Live in a Dive
Strung Out · 2003
68 min · 21 tracks · punk rock
Energetic punk anthems collide with melodic hooks, capturing the raw essence of Strung Out's frenetic live performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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Too Close to See — The opening track sets the pace with its urgent tempo and introspective lyrics, perfectly encapsulating the band's blend of melody and aggression.
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Population Control — This track highlights the band’s signature lyrical themes of societal critique wrapped in catchy hooks, making it a fan favorite.
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Bring Out Your Dead — With its compelling narrative and high-energy delivery, this song exemplifies Strung Out's ability to engage audiences during live performances.
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Support Your Troops — This track combines fast-paced rhythms with thought-provoking lyrics, showcasing the band's knack for blending social commentary with punk rock energy.
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Cult of the Subterranean — Closing the album with a powerful performance, this song underscores Strung Out's evolution while still paying homage to their roots in punk culture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively captures Strung Out's energetic live sound, showcasing solid songwriting and performance.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining an upbeat pace that energizes the listener.
- The live recording captures crowd interactions and spontaneous moments, adding to the raw energy of the performance.
- Several tracks transition directly into one another without pauses, creating a seamless flow that enhances the concert experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- immersive live performance energy
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Live in a Dive showcases Strung Out during their established phase of success following their breakthrough album, Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues. This live recording encapsulates the band's intense energy and musicianship built over years of touring and solidifying their place in the melodic hardcore scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Use for a Name· Lagwagon· Pennywise
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Close to See 4:08
- 2 Monster 2:47
- 3 Ultimate Devotion 3:13
- 4 The Kids 3:31
- 5 Everyday 2:18
- 6 Population Control 2:37
- 7 Velvet Alley 3:12
- 8 Bring Out Your Dead 3:40
- 9 Rottin’ Apple 2:40
- 10 Klawstrophobia 0:34
- 11 Lost Motel 3:50
- 12 Razor Sex 3:23
- 13 Support Your Troops 2:04
- 14 Barfly 4:05
- 15 Savant 3:48
- 16 Exhumation of Virginia Madison 3:06
- 17 In Harm’s Way 3:18
- 18 Don’t Look Back 3:08
- 19 Cult of the Subterranean 3:56
- 20 Bark at the Moon 3:45
- 21 Matchbook 5:01
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