Lunch. Drunk. Love.
Bowling for Soup · 2013
41 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
An energetic blend of pop-punk melodies and introspective lyrics that reflects on love and personal growth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Critically Disdained Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Since We Broke Up — This track captures the aftermath of a breakup with raw honesty and catchy hooks, showcasing the band's signature blend of humor and heartache.
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Normal Chicks — A tongue-in-cheek exploration of societal expectations placed on women, this track combines clever lyricism with an infectious chorus that resonates with listeners.
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I Am Waking Up Today — This song serves as an anthem of self-discovery, featuring uplifting melodies that contrast with reflective lyrics about moving forward after struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances catchy melodies with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower songs that explore deeper emotional themes.
- Several tracks employ a call-and-response vocal style, creating an engaging dynamic between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- relatable tales of love
- catchy hooks for group listening
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek deep introspective themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued vitality after a hiatus, appealing to both fans and new listeners.
- Themes
- breakup aftermath· societal expectations· self-discovery journey
- Career context
- By 2013, Bowling for Soup had established themselves as pop-punk mainstays, known for their catchy hooks and humor. 'Lunch. Drunk. Love.' served as their first studio album after a three-year hiatus following 'Fishin' for Woos' in 2011, marking a return to form with a more mature lyrical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Weezer· Simple Plan· Good Charlotte
Tracklist
- 1 Critically Disdained Start here 2:39
- 2 Since We Broke Up 3:42
- 3 Real 4:02
- 4 From the Rooftops 3:01
- 5 Circle 2:55
- 6 Normal Chicks 3:15
- 7 I Am Waking Up Today 2:48
- 8 Couple of Days 2:35
- 9 And I Think You Like Me Too 3:06
- 10 Envy 3:24
- 11 How Far This Can Go 3:57
- 12 Right About Now 2:40
- 13 Kevin Weaver 3:36
What to play next
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If this landed
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Go
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Shares a blend of catchy hooks and reflective themes on relationships and personal evolution.
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