Top tracks — play these first
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War Is a Cemetery — This track encapsulates the album's thematic tension between humor and despair, using vivid imagery to critique violence and war.
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Still Feel Nothing — Its introspective lyrics explore feelings of numbness and detachment, resonating deeply with the album's overarching existential themes.
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Open Wounds — The song's emotional rawness and urgent delivery highlight Gob's ability to blend catchy melodies with poignant reflections on pain and loss.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic punk with darkly humorous lyrics, showcasing Gob's matured songwriting approach.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth introduces a slower, more reflective pace that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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
- relentless energy for catharsis
- dark humor amidst emotional rawness
- short bursts of intensity
- for rebellious moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, soothing sounds
- seek polished, radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2007, Gob was navigating the aftermath of their commercial success with 'Foot in Mouth Disease' and seeking to redefine their sound. 'Muertos Vivos' marked their fifth studio release, showcasing a matured approach to songwriting while maintaining their punk rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pennywise· Lagwagon· No Use for a Name
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We're All Dying 3:27
- 2 War Is a Cemetery 3:14
- 3 Dead End Love 3:24
- 4 Prescription 3:05
- 5 Underground 3:36
- 6 Still Feel Nothing 4:39
- 7 Banshee Song 4:42
- 8 18 4:20
- 9 About My Summer 3:46
- 10 Face the Ashes 3:31
- 11 Open Wounds 3:54
- 12 Wake Up 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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