Top tracks — play these first
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Weak — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its catchy hooks and relatable themes of insecurity and longing, making it an anthem for many fans.
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Anywhere but Here Start here — Opening the album, this song sets a tone of restless energy and discontent, encapsulating the spirit of youth and the desire for escape.
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Realize — The blend of fast-paced rhythms and introspective lyrics in this track highlights MxPx's knack for marrying technical punk sound with personal storytelling.
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Jars of Clay — This track showcases a more melodic approach while maintaining punk roots, displaying the band's versatility and hinting at future musical directions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful rebellion with energetic melodies but lacks depth in composition and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track and maintains a high energy level for the first half, before introducing slower tempos in the latter half.
- Many tracks feature a simple verse-chorus structure, often repeating phrases to emphasize themes of youthful angst.
- The instrumentation is primarily driven by electric guitars and drums, with occasional backing vocals that add to the raw sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- fast-paced bursts of energy
- youthful angst and rebellion
- dynamic collection of short tracks
- sing-along anthems for friends
- for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you
- slow, contemplative listening sessions
- long, drawn-out musical explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — 'Pokinatcha' established MxPx's reputation in the pop-punk scene of the 1990s.
- Career context
- When MxPx released 'Pokinatcha' in 1994, it was their debut album, marking the band's entry into the pop-punk scene. At this time, they were still in their teens, capturing a fresh perspective on youthful angst and rebellion that resonated with their peers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lagwagon· No Use for a Name· Pennywise
Tracklist
- 1 Anywhere but Here Start here 3:27
- 2 Weak 3:04
- 3 Want Ad 1:25
- 4 Realize 2:28
- 5 Think Twice 1:54
- 6 Unopposed 2:29
- 7 The Aspect 2:52
- 8 Ears to Hear 2:51
- 9 Bad Hair Day 1:52
- 10 Too Much Thinking 3:41
- 11 PxPx 1:06
- 12 Time Brings Change 2:27
- 13 Jars of Clay 2:20
- 14 High Standards 2:23
- 15 Another Song About T.V. 1:42
- 16 Twisted Words 2:18
- 17 Walking Bye 1:50
- 18 No Room 2:03
- 19 Jay Jay’s Song 1:57
- 20 One Way Window 2:02
- 21 Dead End 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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