Liveage!
Descendents · 1988
39 min · 20 tracks · hardcore punk
Energetic bursts of hardcore punk collide with playful, irreverent lyrics in a raucous live setting.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short bursts of frenetic energy playful irreverence in lyrics ideal for group sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Liveage!' captures the Descendents at a pivotal moment following their breakthrough album 'Enjoy!' from 1986. This live album showcases their energetic performances while solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the melodic hardcore scene, just before they took a brief hiatus.
- If you like
- hardcore punk
Liveage! is an album by Descendents, released in 1988. Energetic bursts of hardcore punk collide with playful, irreverent lyrics in a raucous live setting. 'Liveage!' is significant for its raw representation of the Descendents' live energy and the influence it had on subsequent punk bands. The album further popularized their catchy yet incisive sound, contributing to their cult status within the punk community and cementing their role in shaping the genre's evolution during the late '80s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Liveage! sound like?
Energetic bursts of hardcore punk collide with playful, irreverent lyrics in a raucous live setting. Rooted in hardcore punk.
What makes Liveage! by Descendents notable?
'Liveage!' is significant for its raw representation of the Descendents' live energy and the influence it had on subsequent punk bands. The album further popularized their catchy yet incisive sound, contributing to their cult status within the punk community and cementing their role in shaping the genre's evolution during the late '80s. Released in 1988, 'Liveage!' captures the Descendents at a pivotal moment following their breakthrough album 'Enjoy!' from 1986. This live album showcases their energetic performances while solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the melodic hardcore scene, just before they took a brief hiatus.
Who is Liveage! for?
Liveage! works well if you're into short bursts of frenetic energy, playful irreverence in lyrics and ideal for group sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Liveage!?
Liveage! has 20 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All 0:12
- 2 I'm Not a Loser 1:29
- 3 Silly Girl 2:09
- 4 I Wanna Be a Bear 0:43
- 5 Coolidge 2:36
- 6 Weinerschnitzel 0:13
- 7 I Don't Want to Grow Up Standout 1:21
- 8 Kids 0:43
- 9 Wendy 2:12
- 10 Get the Time 3:00
- 11 Descendents 2:05
- 12 Sour Grapes 4:20
- 13 All-O-Gistics 3:52
- 14 Myage Standout 1:58
- 15 My Dad Sucks 0:37
- 16 Van 3:02
- 17 Suburban Home Standout 1:36
- 18 Hope 1:58
- 19 Clean Sheets 3:13
- 20 Pervert 2:14
Release Date
January 1, 1988
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
39 min 44 sec
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