More Betterness!
No Use for a Name · 1999
43 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
Energetic punk melodies collide with introspective lyrics, capturing the angst and disillusionment of youth in a vibrant soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Not Your Savior — This track opens the album with infectious energy and sets the tone for the exploration of personal struggles and societal pressures.
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Why Doesn’t Anybody Like Me? — The song encapsulates feelings of alienation and self-doubt, making it relatable to many listeners navigating their own insecurities.
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Saddest Song — With poignant lyrics addressing heartbreak and loss, this track showcases the band's ability to balance upbeat melodies with deeper emotional themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a solid yet conventional sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Several songs employ a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the energetic feel of the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
- melodic emotional expression
- reflective yet upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, More Betterness! was No Use for a Name's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record Making Friends. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the punk rock scene, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature melodic sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lagwagon· Pennywise· Bad Religion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Not Your Savior 3:46
- 2 Life Size Mirror 3:11
- 3 Chasing Rainbows 2:51
- 4 Lies Can’t Pretend 2:50
- 5 Why Doesn’t Anybody Like Me? 3:10
- 6 Sleeping In 3:07
- 7 Fairytale of New York 3:25
- 8 Pride 3:07
- 9 Always Carrie 2:48
- 10 Let It Slide 2:17
- 11 Six Degrees From Misty 2:41
- 12 Coming Too Close 3:20
- 13 Saddest Song 4:00
- 14 Room 19 3:17
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