Never Hungover Again
Joyce Manor · 2014
19 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
Brief and energetic punk rock anthems that capture the essence of youthful angst and fleeting moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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Christmas Card — Opening the album with a burst of energy, this track encapsulates the holiday blues with raw emotion and a catchy chorus.
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End of the Summer — This song features poignant reflections on nostalgia and change, perfectly illustrating the band's knack for melding personal themes with upbeat melodies.
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Catalina Fight Song — At just over a minute long, this track distills the band's sound into a punchy anthem about youthful defiance and camaraderie.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic punk anthems with relatable lyrics, maintaining a cohesive flow across its brief runtime.
What we noticed
- The album features ten tracks, all under three minutes, creating a brisk pace that maintains energy throughout.
- Lyrically, the songs focus on themes of youth and fleeting moments, often delivered with a conversational tone.
- The instrumentation is straightforward, primarily driven by guitar, bass, and drums, with minimal production embellishments.
- 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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8/10
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
- short bursts of energetic fun
- reflective moments of youthful uncertainty
- for quick listening breaks
- catchy anthems for carefree days
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy compositions
- prefer slow, contemplative pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'Never Hungover Again' is Joyce Manor's third studio album, following their self-titled album from 2011. At this point in their career, they had established themselves within the punk rock scene, gaining a dedicated following and critical acclaim for their concise songwriting and emotional honesty.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Modern Baseball· The Menzingers· PUP
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Christmas Card 2:05
- 2 Falling in Love Again 2:28
- 3 End of the Summer 1:50
- 4 Victoria 1:40
- 5 Schley 2:07
- 6 Heart Tattoo 1:51
- 7 The Jerk 1:46
- 8 In the Army Now 2:21
- 9 Catalina Fight Song 1:05
- 10 Heated Swimming Pool 1:50
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