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Oddities, Abnormalities and Curiosities

Circle Jerks · 1995

34 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk

Raw energy and jagged guitar riffs collide with sardonic lyrics reflecting the chaos of youth.

Why this album works

This album marked the band's return to the music scene after years of inactivity, which resonated with fans eager for their signature sound. While it did not achieve significant commercial success, it was well-received by longtime followers and helped solidify their influence in the hardcore punk genre during the 90s revival of punk culture.
Best for
short, energetic listening sessions raw, chaotic emotional release immediate hooks and energy
Context
Released in 1995, 'Oddities, Abnormalities and Curiosities' is the Circle Jerks' fifth studio album, coming after a seven-year hiatus following 'Golden Shower of Hits'. At this point, the band was attempting to re-establish its place in the punk scene amid shifting musical landscapes and lineup changes. The album features a mix of new material alongside a return to their hardcore roots.
Stylistic neighbors
25 ta Life· Sick of It All· Madball

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Teenage Electric Standout 2:44
  • 2 Anxious Boy 2:06
  • 3 22 2:42
  • 4 Shining Through the Door 3:01
  • 5 I Wanna Destroy You Standout 3:05
  • 6 Sinking Ship Standout 3:45
  • 7 Brick 2:14
  • 8 Fable 3:37
  • 9 Dog 2:53
  • 10 Grey Life 2:48
  • 11 Exhaust Breath 3:00
  • 12 Career Day 2:22

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