New Detention cover

New Detention

Grinspoon · 2002

40 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A high-octane blend of gritty guitar riffs and introspective lyrics that encapsulate early 2000s Australian rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy
  • gritty introspective moments
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • short bursts of reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'New Detention' was released in January 2002, Grinspoon had already established themselves as a prominent force in the Australian rock scene with their 1997 debut 'Guide to Better Living'. This album marked a pivotal moment in their career as it followed their successful 1999 release 'Easy', allowing them to further hone their sound and expand their lyrical depth during a period of growing popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
Silverchair· The Living End· You Am I

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:45
  • 2 Anyday Anyhow 3:30
  • 3 Lost Control 3:31
  • 4 Gone Tomorrow 3:28
  • 5 Chemical Heart 4:40
  • 6 Make It Happen 4:06
  • 7 Boltcutter 3:23
  • 8 No Reason 3:50
  • 9 Killswitch 3:34
  • 10 1000 Miles 2:22
  • 11 Damn Straight 3:55
  • 12 Hate 3:39

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