More Parts per Million
The Thermals · 2003
27 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
A raw, energetic blend of punk riffs and sharp lyrical commentary captures the spirit of early 2000s indie rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Culture Icons — This track critiques commercialism while showcasing the band's signature blend of catchy hooks and punk ethos, making it a standout representation of their style.
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Goddamn the Light — With its frantic energy and biting lyrics about disillusionment, this song encapsulates the album's themes of frustration and urgency.
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Born Dead — Short and impactful, this track delivers a powerful message about existential despair through its raw instrumentation and succinct lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk riffs with incisive lyrics, establishing a solid debut within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Each song typically features straightforward verse-chorus structures, often under three minutes, allowing for quick transitions between ideas.
- Lyrically, the songs employ sharp, concise commentary that aligns with the raw instrumentation, creating a sense of urgency throughout.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic bursts of energy
- quick, punchy tracks throughout
- socially conscious lyrical themes
- for short bursts
- ideal for energetic gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek tranquil, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 4, 2003, More Parts per Million is The Thermals' debut album, marking their entry into the punk rock scene. At this time, the band was fresh from their formation in 2002 and eager to establish their unique sound and identity within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Screaming Females· Pavement· Against Me!
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's Trivia 2:13
- 2 Brace and Break 2:13
- 3 No Culture Icons 2:21
- 4 Goddamn the Light 1:57
- 5 Out of the Old and Thin 2:43
- 6 I Know the Pattern 2:36
- 7 Time to Lose 2:23
- 8 My Little Machine 2:01
- 9 Overgrown, Overblown! 1:43
- 10 A Passing Feeling 1:58
- 11 Back to Gray 2:14
- 12 Born Dead 1:43
- 13 An Endless Supply 1:35
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