Top tracks — play these first
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The Darkest Places Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Young and Depressed — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of youth struggles with its catchy hooks and relatable lyrics about feeling lost and overwhelmed.
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Wrecking Hotel Rooms — With its driving rhythm and vivid storytelling, this song captures a chaotic night out that reflects the reckless abandon often associated with youth.
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Waiting for the World to End — This closing track features introspective lyrics that confront feelings of hopelessness while maintaining an infectious energy, making it a poignant finale to the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk sound with introspective lyrics, though its cohesion is affected by bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a fast tempo with aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and slower tracks.
- Lyrically, the songs often feature direct addresses to personal struggles, with a conversational tone that enhances their introspective nature.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- reflective youthful angst
- contemplative moments of frustration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Resonates with fans for its themes and raw energy, solidifying MxPx's punk identity.
- Career context
- Released on June 6, 2005, 'Panic' marks MxPx's sixth studio album, following their 2003 release 'Before Everything & After.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the punk rock scene while exploring deeper themes of personal struggle and societal issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lagwagon· No Use for a Name· Pennywise
Tracklist
- 1 The Darkest Places Start here 2:35
- 2 Young and Depressed 3:05
- 3 Heard That Sound 3:40
- 4 Cold Streets 2:46
- 5 The Story 3:31
- 6 Wrecking Hotel Rooms 3:26
- 7 Late Again 2:35
- 8 Kicking and Screaming 2:52
- 9 Grey Skies Turn Blue 3:04
- 10 Emotional Anarchist 2:02
- 11 Call in Sick 3:00
- 12 Get Me Out 2:10
- 13 Waiting for the World to End 3:46
- 14 This Weekend 3:21
- 15 Cold Streets (demo)
- 16 The Story (demo)
- 17 Kicking and Screaming (demo)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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