Released 10 years ago
Nosebleed Weekend
The Coathangers · 2016
38 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A frenetic blend of garage rock energy and punk attitude infused with catchy hooks and playful lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nosebleed Weekend — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of youthful chaos and rebellion, driven by punchy rhythms and an anthemic chorus that invites sing-alongs.
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Excuse Me? — This track exemplifies the band's knack for sharp wit, mixing energetic instrumentation with biting lyrics that critique social expectations.
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Dumb Baby — With a catchy melody and clever wordplay, this song highlights the band's playful side while addressing themes of maturity and self-awareness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances but lacks some cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and punchy rhythms, setting an immediate frenetic tone.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel that engages the listener.
- The album includes abrupt transitions between tracks, often shifting from upbeat to more introspective moments without warning.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise energetic listening bursts
- steady upbeat flow
- catchy hooks and melodies
- youthful, rebellious vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 15, 2016, Nosebleed Weekend marks The Coathangers' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Suck My Shirt. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their identity within the punk and garage rock scenes while continuing to evolve their sound with more polished production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deerhoof· Sleater-Kinney· The Julie Ruin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Perfume 3:59
- 2 Dumb Baby 2:39
- 3 Squeeki Tiki 2:46
- 4 Excuse Me? 2:49
- 5 Make It Right 3:01
- 6 Nosebleed Weekend 2:41
- 7 Watch Your Back 2:41
- 8 Burn Me 2:23
- 9 I Don’t Think So 2:40
- 10 Down Down 3:09
- 11 Hiya 2:33
- 12 Had Enough 2:49
- 13 Copycat 4:20
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