Out of Control
Anti-Nowhere League · 2000
43 min · 15 tracks · punk rock
A raucous blend of punk energy and irreverent humor encapsulated in gritty, fast-paced anthems.
Top tracks — play these first
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Landlord Is a Wanker — This track captures the band's signature blend of humor and social commentary, presenting a sardonic critique of authority that resonates with punk ethos.
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I Get Bored — The straightforward lyrics deliver a relatable sense of ennui, encapsulating the disillusionment prevalent in punk culture while maintaining an energetic tempo.
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Out of Control — The title track embodies the chaotic spirit of the album, with driving rhythms and defiant lyrics that invite listeners to embrace rebellion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic punk anthems with engaging choruses but lacks significant depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced anthem and maintains a high energy level throughout the first half, with tracks averaging around two to three minutes each.
- Several songs feature repetitive choruses that invite audience participation, typical of punk rock's call-and-response style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- raw energy for rebellious spirits
- quick bursts of cathartic release
- social commentary with sharp wit
- for high-energy gatherings
- short tracks for instant gratification
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, refined sound
- seek long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Out of Control marked Anti-Nowhere League's first studio album in over a decade, following their previous effort, The Perfect Crime, in 1989. This album came during a resurgence of interest in classic punk rock, allowing the band to reconnect with their roots while updating their sound for a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Exploited· GBH· Discharge
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Loser 1:49
- 2 Landlord Is a Wanker 3:10
- 3 I Get Bored 3:02
- 4 Head in the Wall 3:29
- 5 Street Life 2:43
- 6 Fat Bastards 3:04
- 7 Dirty Old Fucker 2:53
- 8 This Is the 80’s 2:40
- 9 Out of Control 2:38
- 10 Gimme Money 2:41
- 11 I Don’t Wanna 2:43
- 12 Useless Bastards 2:54
- 13 Military Man 2:48
- 14 Sex & Fantasy 3:24
- 15 Top of the Pops 3:12
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