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McBusted

McBusted · 2014

64 min · 19 tracks · punk rock

Energetic pop-punk anthems blend nostalgia with cheeky humor, showcasing the playful spirit of McBusted.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Air Guitar — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and playful lyrics about embracing fun and imagination, embodying the group's ethos.
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    What Happened To Your Band — This track cleverly reflects on past glories and missed opportunities, resonating with fans of both McFly and Busted while showcasing their signature humor.
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    Getting It Out — With its catchy chorus and relatable themes of self-reflection, this song captures the essence of growing up and moving on, representing a pivotal moment in their musical journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic pop-punk with humor but lacks strong cohesion due to its mix of studio and live tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving tempos, while the second half introduces slower songs that create a contrast in energy.
  • Several tracks incorporate playful lyrics and humor, often referencing pop culture and personal experiences.
  • The album includes live versions of previously released songs, which alters the overall sound and feel compared to studio recordings.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Air Guitar 3:18
  • 2 Hate Your Guts 2:10
  • 3 What Happened To Your Band 3:57
  • 4 Get Over It 3:30
  • 5 Riding On My Bike 3:37
  • 6 Gone 3:44
  • 7 Sensitive Guy 2:40
  • 8 Beautiful Girls Are the Loneliest 3:45
  • 9 Before You Knew Me 3:45
  • 10 Back In Time 2:57
  • 11 How's My Hair? 4:06
  • 12 Getting It Out 2:45
  • 13 23:59 3:07
  • 14 In da Club 2:51
  • 15 I See Red 2:47
  • 16 Air Hostess (McBusted version) 4:08
  • 17 Obviously (Live from the O2/2014) 3:41
  • 18 You Said No (Live from the O2/2014) 3:09
  • 19 Star Girl (Live from the O2/2014) 4:18

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