Louden Up Now
!!! · 2004
53 min · 10 tracks · indie rock · post-punk revival · dance-punk
A frenetic blend of dance-punk rhythms and witty, politically charged lyrics that electrify the listener.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to dance-punk, with publications like Pitchfork praising its infectious energy. It also contributed to the resurgence of interest in post-punk revival sounds during the early 2000s, influencing a wave of subsequent artists in the genre.
- Career context
- Louden Up Now is !!!'s second studio album, released in 2004, following their self-titled debut in 2001. At this point in their career, the band was gaining traction within the indie rock scene, solidifying their unique sound that combined punk energy with danceable grooves.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Ting Tings· Klaxons· Kevin Rudolf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Karazzee 6:16
- 2 Pardon My Freedom Standout 5:51
- 3 Dear Can 4:37
- 4 King’s Weed 1:18
- 5 Hello? Is This Thing On? 7:33
- 6 Shit Scheisse Merde, Part 1 5:06
- 7 Shit Scheisse Merde, Part 2 Standout 6:09
- 8 Me and Giuliani Down by the School Yard (A True Story) Standout 9:02
- 9 Theme From Space Island 2:30
- 10 Shit Scheisse Merde, Part 1 (instrumental) 4:40
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