Top tracks — play these first
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The Graveyard Shift — This opening track sets a tone of disillusionment and urgency, combining sharp lyrics with frenetic instrumentation that captures the band's ethos.
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Bitch's Brew — At over fifteen minutes, this epic track showcases Nomeansno's experimental side, blending complex rhythms with a narrative depth that challenges typical song structures.
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Hello/Goodbye — This track juxtaposes themes of arrival and departure, both musically and lyrically, illustrating the band's ability to explore contrasting emotions within a single piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines punk energy with intricate arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics, making it distinctive yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- Lyrically, the songs often shift perspectives, with narratives that explore societal issues and personal introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thought-provoking lyrical explorations
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- extended tracks for deep engagement
- raw energy with intricate arrangements
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, radio-friendly songs
- want constant upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- One marked Nomeansno's return after a five-year hiatus since their last studio album, 1995's 'Why Do They Call Me Mr. Happy?'. By the time of this release in 2000, they had established themselves as a significant force in the punk rock scene, known for their unique sound and intellectual approach to songwriting. This album continued to solidify their reputation as avant-garde pioneers within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fugazi· Dead Kennedys· Shellac
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Graveyard Shift 6:00
- 2 Under the Sea 6:13
- 3 Our Town 8:02
- 4 A Little Too High 8:48
- 5 Hello/Goodbye 6:20
- 6 The Phone Call 8:40
- 7 Bitch's Brew 15:03
- 8 Beat on the Brat 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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