What makes Not Saying/Just Saying by Shout Out Out Out Out notable?

This album established Shout Out Out Out Out as key players in the Canadian indie dance scene, receiving acclaim for its inventive sound and lyrical wit. It garnered positive reviews from notable publications such as Exclaim! and was essential to the resurgence of dance-punk at the time, influencing a wave of similar acts in Canada. Released in 2006, Not Saying/Just Saying is Shout Out Out Out Out's debut album, emerging as the band began to gain traction in the Canadian music scene. Following their formation in 2003, this album showcased their unique melding of electronic sounds and punk energy, solidifying their identity within the burgeoning dance-punk movement.

How many songs are on Not Saying/Just Saying?

Not Saying/Just Saying has 9 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Not Saying/Just Saying

Shout Out Out Out Out · 2006

46 min · 9 tracks · dance-punk

A frenetic blend of dance-punk rhythms and playful lyrics that invigorate while critiquing contemporary culture.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Self Loathing Rulz — This track encapsulates the album's satirical edge with its catchy hooks and tongue-in-cheek commentary on self-deprecation, making it a standout anthem of irony.
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Your Shitty Record Won't Mix Itself — Combining sharp lyrics with infectious beats, this track cleverly critiques artistic complacency while showcasing the band's knack for blending humor and danceable rhythms.
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Dude You Feel Electrical — With its pulsating basslines and euphoric energy, this song exemplifies the band's ability to create an electrifying atmosphere that invites listeners to dance while reflecting on deeper themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Foothills

Higher than 29% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic rhythms with witty lyrics, establishing a unique voice in the dance-punk genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing more varied rhythms.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
The lyrics often employ irony and humor, contrasting playful melodies with critical commentary on contemporary culture.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Forever Indebted 5:40
2 Self Loathing Rulz 3:05
3 Your Shitty Record Won't Mix Itself 5:14
4 Inspiration > Competition 6:16
5 Dude You Feel Electrical 6:15
6 Procrastinator's Fight Song 4:39
7 They Tear Down Houses Don't They? 6:06
8 Chicken Soup for the Fuck You 4:14
9 Do I Stutter? 4:38

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Reintegration Time

2009

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