Presumed Insolent
Adolescents · 2013
32 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Raucous and frenetic, this album captures the raw energy of hardcore punk with sharp riffs and incisive lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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In This Town Everything Is Wonderful — This track epitomizes the album's critical edge, presenting a sardonic take on suburban life through its upbeat tempo juxtaposed with biting lyrics.
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Dissatisfaction Guaranteed — The song serves as an anthem of disillusionment, encapsulating the band's signature blend of humor and angst that resonates throughout the record.
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Broken Window — With its compelling narrative about loss and introspection, this track stands out for its emotional depth amidst the high-energy instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures hardcore punk's energy while addressing modern themes, though it doesn't significantly innovate within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a consistent tempo across the first half.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- short bursts of frenetic energy
- for quick pick-me-ups
- cathartic release through chaos
- ideal for energetic gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
- seek subtle, calm soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Presumed Insolent is the Adolescents' first studio album in nearly a decade, following their 2005 release, The Fastest. The band was revitalizing their sound after experiencing lineup changes and a hiatus that left them absent from the studio for several years, marking a significant return to form.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Agent Orange· Dead Kennedys· Circle Jerks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Athena Decree 2:13
- 2 Conquest of the Planet of the See Monkeys 2:44
- 3 Forever Summer 2:03
- 4 Riptide 2:42
- 5 In This Town Everything Is Wonderful 2:15
- 6 Big Rock Shock 1:21
- 7 Dissatisfaction Guaranteed 2:56
- 8 Presumed Insolent 2:23
- 9 Broken Window 3:20
- 10 300 Cranes 2:47
- 11 Snaggletooth and Nail 2:00
- 12 Daisy's Revenge 2:45
- 13 Tic Tac at the Alligator Tree 3:21
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