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Pummel

All · 1995

34 min · 15 tracks · punk rock

Explosive punk rock energy collides with catchy melodies, delivering a relentless barrage of short, sharp songs.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Self-Righteous — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its blistering pace and incisive lyrics critiquing self-importance, establishing a thematic framework for what follows.
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    Million Bucks — With its catchy hooks and upbeat tempo, this track exemplifies All's knack for blending punk energy with melodic sensibilities, making it a standout anthem.
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    Stalker — The song's darker undertones and narrative perspective on obsession reveal a more complex lyrical approach that differentiates it from typical punk fare.
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    Hetero — This brief yet impactful track critiques social norms surrounding sexuality, showcasing All's willingness to tackle provocative subjects within their music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

Pummel delivers energetic punk rock with tight compositions but lacks standout depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

  • The instrumentation is characterized by aggressive guitar riffs and driving drum beats that maintain high intensity throughout.
  • Several tracks transition directly into one another without pause, enhancing the relentless feel of the album.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

  • Stalker

    The perspective shifts to an unsettling first-person narrative that details the obsessive thoughts of the speaker.

    This choice immerses listeners in a psychologically complex portrayal of obsession that contrasts sharply with the album's otherwise straightforward punk ethos.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Self-Righteous 1:38
  • 2 Million Bucks 2:07
  • 3 Uncle Critic 0:54
  • 4 Miranda 2:33
  • 5 Not Easy 2:55
  • 6 Long Distance 3:05
  • 7 Stalker 3:47
  • 8 Button It 0:50
  • 9 This World 2:17
  • 10 Gettin' There 1:17
  • 11 Breakin' Up 2:45
  • 12 On Foot 2:23
  • 13 Broken 3:12
  • 14 Hetero 1:32
  • 15 Black Sky 3:24

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