What does Louden Up Now sound like?

A frenetic blend of dance-punk rhythms and off-kilter indie rock that energizes while challenging traditional song structures. Rooted in indie rock and post-punk revival. Start with "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Karazzee".

Is Louden Up Now a good place to start with !!!?

Yes, Louden Up Now is recommended as a starting point for new !!! listeners. A frenetic blend of dance-punk rhythms and off-kilter indie rock that energizes while challenging traditional song structures. By the time of its release in 2004, !!! had established themselves as a prominent force in the dance-punk scene with their previous album, 'Louden Up Now' being their second full-length release. This album followed their critically acclaimed debut, '!!!', and marked a period where they honed their chaotic sound and expanded their audience.

Who is Louden Up Now for?

Louden Up Now works well if you're into dynamic journey with rhythmic peaks, frenetic energy for dance parties and politically charged lyrical wit.

How many songs are on Louden Up Now?

Louden Up Now has 10 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Louden Up Now

!!! · 2004

53 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A frenetic blend of dance-punk rhythms and off-kilter indie rock that energizes while challenging traditional song structures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Pardon My Freedom — This track exemplifies the album's energetic spirit with its driving beat and catchy hooks, making it a fan favorite and a defining moment in their catalog.
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Me and Giuliani Down by the School Yard (A True Story) — Spanning over nine minutes, this track showcases the band's experimental tendencies and lyrical wit, intertwining personal narratives with sociopolitical themes.
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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Karazzee Start here — The opening track sets a high-energy tone for the album, blending rhythmic urgency with playful lyrics that reflect the band's avant-garde approach to songwriting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's energetic rhythms and unconventional structures create a distinctive sound within the dance-punk genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a track that features rapid-fire percussion and layered vocals, setting a frenetic pace that persists through the first half.
Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, such as 'Shit Scheisse Merde, Part 1' which shifts from a driving beat to a more chaotic arrangement.
The last three tracks include two parts of 'Shit Scheisse Merde' that blend into each other, creating a continuous flow while the final track is an instrumental version of the first part.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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 journey with rhythmic peaks
frenetic energy for dance parties
politically charged lyrical wit
engaging sing-along moments
wave-like pacing for exploration

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, reflective music
seek straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified !!!'s reputation in the dance-punk scene and gained wider recognition.
Themes: dance-punk rebellion· sociopolitical commentary· chaotic nightlife
Career context: By the time of its release in 2004, !!! had established themselves as a prominent force in the dance-punk scene with their previous album, 'Louden Up Now' being their second full-length release. This album followed their critically acclaimed debut, '!!!', and marked a period where they honed their chaotic sound and expanded their audience.
Stylistic neighbors: LCD Soundsystem· The Rapture· Hot Chip