Meeting People Is Terrible
Fake Shark · 2009
46 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy and sardonic humor that captures the chaos of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Six Sick Suck — This track opens the album with a punchy rhythm and biting lyrics, setting the tone for the rest of the record. Its relentless pace and sharp social commentary encapsulate the band's punk ethos.
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Avril Kadaver — At just under two minutes, this track delivers a fierce critique of celebrity culture through its fast-paced delivery and catchy hooks. The brevity enhances its impact, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Angel Lust — With a more melodic approach compared to other tracks, this song showcases the band's versatility while retaining their punk roots. Its exploration of desire juxtaposed with darker themes highlights their lyrical depth.
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Don't Forget — Closing the album with an expansive 17-minute track, it diverges from traditional punk brevity by allowing for experimentation and introspection. This bold choice reflects both ambition and a willingness to push boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures punk energy with sharp lyrics but lacks depth in composition and production polish.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a consistent tempo throughout the first half.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a chaotic feel that matches the lyrical themes.
- The lyrics often employ dark humor and irony, with sharp social commentary that is delivered in rapid-fire verses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- frenetic bursts of energy
- sardonic humor throughout tracks
- short, punchy track lengths
- chaotic reflections on modernity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek calm, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Its raw punk sound and underground attention helped establish the band’s early identity and recognition.
- Career context
- In 2009, Fake Shark released Meeting People Is Terrible as their debut album, marking their entry into the Canadian punk scene. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, having previously performed under different names and styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death from Above 1979· The Bronx· No Age
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Six Sick Suck 2:29
- 2 Avril Kadaver 1:49
- 3 Siamese Disease 2:45
- 4 Running for the Razors 2:31
- 5 Jewelry 3:55
- 6 Angel Lust 4:11
- 7 Horses in Heaven 3:15
- 8 Sestri Levante 2:47
- 10 Cherry Lava 3:24
- 11 Love Lice 1:19
- 12 Don't Forget 17:42
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