Perfume and Piss
GBH · 2010
39 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, aggressive punk energy collides with sharp social commentary and melodic hooks throughout the album's concise tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Perfume and Piss — The title track encapsulates the album's raw energy and biting social critique, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and aggression.
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Power Corrupts — This track stands out with its potent commentary on authority and corruption, resonating deeply with the band's anarchistic ideals.
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Kids Get Down — With its catchy chorus and driving rhythm, this song reflects the youthful rebellion central to punk culture while maintaining an infectious energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic punk with sharp commentary but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album features short, punchy tracks averaging around two minutes each, maintaining a relentless pace throughout.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ direct and confrontational language, addressing social issues without ambiguity.
- Melodic hooks are present in several tracks, contrasting with the raw aggression of the instrumentation.
- The final track slows down slightly, providing a moment of reflection before the album concludes.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for active listening
- short bursts of raw intensity
- political themes for engaged listeners
- for energetic gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Perfume and Piss marked GBH's return after a six-year hiatus since their previous album, cruising through their third decade in hardcore punk. This album showcases the band's enduring relevance and commitment to their roots while exploring contemporary themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Discharge· The Exploited· Anti-Flag
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unique 2:28
- 2 Kids Get Down 2:03
- 3 Perfume and Piss 2:46
- 4 Cadillac One 3:17
- 5 San Jose Wind 2:19
- 6 Dead Man Walking 2:37
- 7 Invisible 3:04
- 8 This Is Not the Real World 2:49
- 9 Polytoxic 3:00
- 10 Ballads 3:00
- 11 Power Corrupts 3:15
- 12 Going Sideways 3:43
- 13 Time Flies 4:43
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