Top tracks — play these first
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Dumbstruck Dumbfuck — This opening track encapsulates the album's raw energy with its punchy riffs and candid lyrics about feeling lost in a chaotic world.
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Heartbreak of the Century — A standout ballad that combines emotional depth with anthemic melodies, addressing themes of heartbreak and resilience that resonate throughout the album.
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It Won’t Be Like This Forever — This track delivers an uplifting message wrapped in catchy hooks, exemplifying Neck Deep's ability to balance vulnerability with infectious energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic punk rock with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting but not innovation.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
- Several songs utilize a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the energetic feel of the choruses.
- The album closes with a track that incorporates layered harmonies and a gradual build-up, creating an emotional climax.
- 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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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 mid-tempo sing-alongs
- cathartic release for frustrations
- for upbeat gatherings
- quick bursts of relatable angst
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek long, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Neck Deep's self-titled album marks their fourth studio release, following 2021's 'All Distortions Are Intentional'. By this point, the band had solidified their position in the pop-punk scene, evolving their sound while responding to a growing audience eager for authenticity in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- State Champs· The Wonder Years· Real Friends
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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They May Not Mean To (But They Do)
The bridge shifts perspective dramatically, revealing a moment of introspection where the singer confronts feelings of betrayal directly.
This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by transitioning from general observations to a personal confrontation, heightening the song's tension.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dumbstruck Dumbfuck 2:58
- 2 Sort Yourself Out 3:13
- 3 This Is All My Fault 3:09
- 4 We Need More Bricks 3:48
- 5 Heartbreak of the Century 3:49
- 6 Go Outside! 3:07
- 7 Take Me With You 3:17
- 8 They May Not Mean To (But They Do) 3:08
- 9 It Won’t Be Like This Forever 3:27
- 10 Moody Weirdo 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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