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Love Songs for the Retarded

The Queers · 1993

36 min · 16 tracks · punk · pop-punk

A raucous blend of irreverent punk energy and catchy pop melodies that defy convention.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • playful irreverence for carefree moments
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • quick tracks for instant gratification

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, contemplative listening preference
  • long, immersive album experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Love Songs for the Retarded' marked The Queers' second studio album, following their debut 'Beat Off.' At this point, the band was solidifying their presence within the burgeoning pop-punk scene that would explode in the mid-'90s, especially with their alignment to labels like Lookout! Records.
Stylistic neighbors
Descendents· NOFX· The Dickies

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You're Tripping 1:52
  • 2 Ursula Finally Has Tits 2:32
  • 3 I Hate Everything 1:23
  • 4 Teenage Bonehead 2:20
  • 5 Fuck This World 2:31
  • 6 I Can't Stop Farting 1:45
  • 7 Feeling Groovy 2:21
  • 8 Debra Jean 3:27
  • 9 Hi Mom, It's Me! 0:59
  • 10 Noodlebrain 2:27
  • 11 I Can't Stand You 1:16
  • 12 Night of the Livid Queers 2:20
  • 13 Granola-Head 2:24
  • 14 I Won't Be 2:10
  • 15 Monster Zero 2:17
  • 16 Daydreaming 3:49

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