Released 10 years ago
Lost Time
Tacocat · 2016
29 min · 12 tracks · street punk
Energetic punk melodies meet sharp, witty lyrics, capturing a playful yet critical take on modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Love Seattle — This track encapsulates the band's playful spirit while also offering an ironic take on urban life and nostalgia for their hometown.
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Men Explain Things to Me — Drawing inspiration from Rebecca Solnit's essay, this track cleverly critiques male dominance in conversation while maintaining an upbeat punk energy.
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You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit — This anthem of defiance conveys a sense of empowerment and frustration with traditional workplace dynamics, embodying the band's irreverent humor.
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Horse Grrls — With its infectious chorus and playful lyrics, this track celebrates female camaraderie while poking fun at societal expectations.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy punk melodies with incisive lyrics, reflecting a playful yet critical take on modern life.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a brisk tempo, with tracks averaging around two to three minutes each, creating a sense of urgency.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the energetic feel and engaging the listener.
- The lyrics often incorporate humor and social commentary, with sharp transitions between playful melodies and critical themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
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
- quick bursts of energetic fun
- witty commentary on modern life
- for group sing-alongs
- short tracks for instant gratification
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek deeply introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2016, Lost Time is Tacocat's third studio album, following their well-received 2014 album NVM. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their position within the punk scene while exploring themes of feminism and social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Julie Ruin· Bikini Kill· Cherry Glazerr
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Men Explain Things to Me
A sharp pivot occurs when the narrator directly addresses a male figure who continues to talk over her, starkly illustrating the underlying power imbalance.
This moment shifts the narrative from passive observation to active confrontation, making it a pivotal critique of gender dynamics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dana Katherine Scully 3:12
- 2 FDP 1:29
- 3 I Love Seattle 2:36
- 4 I Hate the Weekend 2:05
- 5 You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit 2:13
- 6 The Internet 2:48
- 7 Plan A, Plan B 1:54
- 8 Talk 2:54
- 9 Men Explain Things to Me 1:56
- 10 Horse Grrls 2:19
- 11 Night Swimming 2:26
- 12 Leisure Bees 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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