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Life's Not Out to Get You

Neck Deep · 2015

46 min · 15 tracks · punk · pop-punk

Energetic pop-punk anthems blend catchy hooks with introspective lyrics reflecting youthful angst and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • energetic anthems for youth
  • steady pacing for active listening
  • cathartic release of frustration
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • reflective themes of resilience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, sounds
  • dislike energetic, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 14, 2015, 'Life's Not Out to Get You' is Neck Deep's second studio album, following their breakout debut 'Wishful Thinking.' At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the pop-punk scene, leveraging their growing popularity to showcase a more mature sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
State Champs· The Wonder Years· Real Friends

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Citizens of Earth 2:40
  • 2 Threat Level Midnight 2:46
  • 3 Can’t Kick Up the Roots 2:49
  • 4 Kali Ma 2:50
  • 5 Gold Steps 3:12
  • 6 Lime St. 3:19
  • 7 Serpents 2:45
  • 8 The Beach Is for Lovers (Not Lonely Losers) 3:04
  • 9 December 3:38
  • 10 Smooth Seas Don’t Make Good Sailors 3:05
  • 11 I Hope This Comes Back to Haunt You 2:49
  • 12 Rock Bottom 3:20
  • 13 December (full band version) 3:36
  • 14 Can’t Kick Up the Roots (acoustic) 2:50
  • 15 Lime St. (acoustic) 3:14

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