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Released 20 years ago

Oh! Calcutta!

The Lawrence Arms · 2006

33 min · 12 tracks · punk

A relentless barrage of melodic punk infused with sharp wit and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick, punchy listening sessions
  • energetic bursts of sound
  • sharp wit and introspection
  • front-loaded energetic experience
  • concise storytelling moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2006, 'Oh! Calcutta!' is the fourth studio album by The Lawrence Arms, following their critically acclaimed 'Apathy and Exhaustion.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the punk rock scene, moving towards a more refined sound while maintaining their raw energy.
Stylistic neighbors
Alkaline Trio· Against Me!· The Menzingers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Devil’s Takin’ Names 2:00
  • 2 Cut It Up 2:13
  • 3 Great Lakes/Great Escapes 2:49
  • 4 Recovering the Opposable Thumb 3:05
  • 5 Beyond the Embarrassing Style 2:24
  • 6 Are You There Margaret? It’s Me, God. 3:35
  • 7 Jumping the Shark 2:36
  • 8 Lose Your Illusion 1 2:59
  • 9 Requiem Revisited 2:07
  • 10 Key to the City 3:02
  • 11 Old Dogs Never Die 2:12
  • 12 Like a Record Player / Warped Summer Extravaganza (Major Excellent) 4:51

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