Lockjaw cover

Lockjaw

Dance Hall Crashers · 1995

41 min · 14 tracks · ska punk

A vibrant blend of ska rhythms and punk energy, bursting with catchy hooks and lyrical wit.

Why this album works

'Lockjaw' marked a significant moment for Dance Hall Crashers as they gained wider recognition in the ska punk movement during the mid-90s. The album received positive reviews from various publications, helping to solidify their influence within the genre and contributing to the resurgence of ska music in popular culture.
Best for
steady mid-tempo sing-alongs catchy hooks for group energy quick bursts of lyrical wit
Context
Released in 1995, 'Lockjaw' was Dance Hall Crashers' third studio album, following their debut 'The Old Record' and the breakthrough 'Girl Power'. By this time, the band had solidified their place in the ska punk scene, building on their earlier successes with a more polished sound and lyrical maturity.
Stylistic neighbors
No Doubt· Sublime with Rome· Lyapis Trubetskoy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shelley 3:10
  • 2 Don't Wanna Behave Standout 2:24
  • 3 Queen for a Day Standout 2:49
  • 4 Flyin 3:13
  • 5 Good for Nothin Standout 3:20
  • 6 Buried Alive 2:24
  • 7 Sticky 3:02
  • 8 Too Late 2:38
  • 9 Go 3:11
  • 10 Enough 2:59
  • 11 Pictures 2:29
  • 12 Day Job 3:34
  • 13 So Sue Us 3:18
  • 14 We Owe 2:21

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