Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line · 2004
53 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
A raw blend of punk energy and chaotic noise, fueled by aggressive riffs and confrontational lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Up Against the Wall Motherfuckers — This opening track sets the tone with its explosive energy and biting social commentary, encapsulating the band's rebellious spirit.
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Kiss Like Lizards — The song showcases a blend of melodic hooks and frenetic instrumentation, revealing the band's knack for balancing chaos with catchy elements.
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Getting Bright at Night — At nearly nine minutes long, this track exemplifies the album's adventurous scope, merging dark themes with an immersive sonic landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases raw energy and confrontational lyrics, making it a notable entry in punk rock.
What we noticed
- Several songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from chaotic noise to more structured riffs without warning.
- The lyrics are confrontational and provocative, often delivered in a shouted vocal style that matches the intensity of the instrumentation.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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White Devil
The lyrics confront societal hypocrisy directly, challenging listeners to face uncomfortable truths.
This direct confrontation with moral contradictions serves as a thematic anchor for the album, emphasizing its critique of contemporary culture.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Up Against the Wall Motherfuckers 4:27
- 2 Spit on It 1:53
- 3 On the Lash 4:00
- 4 Caviar 3:15
- 5 Spike Island 3:45
- 6 Kiss Like Lizards 4:46
- 7 Getting Bright at Night 9:07
- 8 Big Sleep 5:15
- 9 White Devil 2:56
- 10 Meatmaker 2:10
- 11 Virgin Velcro 3:13
- 12 Sea Sick 6:27
- 13 Party the Baby Off 2:29
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