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Meet the Family

Frenzal Rhomb · 1997

35 min · 18 tracks · pop-punk

A frenetic blend of cheeky pop-punk energy and irreverent humor, reflecting the spirit of 90s Australian youth culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts of fun
  • cheeky humor for light-heartedness
  • for group sing-alongs
  • quick tracks for attention spans
  • playful irreverence throughout the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, introspective pieces
  • seek serious, heavy themes

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Meet the Family' was released in 1997, Frenzal Rhomb was solidifying their presence in the Australian punk scene following their debut album, 'Guitar Romantic'. This record marked their third studio album and showcased their evolution as a band, with a sharper focus on humorous and socially aware lyrics that resonated with a growing fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
Lagwagon· No Use for a Name· Pennywise

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mum Changed the Locks 1:57
  • 2 Mr Charisma 2:18
  • 3 There's Your Dad 2:03
  • 4 Racist 2:36
  • 5 Ship of Beers 2:15
  • 6 Be Still My Beating Off 2:20
  • 7 I Hate My Brain 2:08
  • 8 The Ballad of Tim Webster 1:55
  • 9 U.S.Anus 2:20
  • 10 Constable Care 1:39
  • 11 (That's) Just Not Legal 2:13
  • 12 Hakimashita 2:24
  • 13 Genitals Are Funny 1:37
  • 14 All Your Friends 2:26
  • 15 Beaded Curtains (Part 2) 0:11
  • 16 Beaded Curtains (Part 3) 0:12
  • 17 Guns Don't Kill Ducklings (Ducklings Kill Ducklings) 2:14
  • 18 You Cant Move Into My House 2:26

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