What makes Reintegration Time by Shout Out Out Out Out notable?

'Reintegration Time' received positive reviews for its innovative blend of genres, particularly within the Canadian music landscape. The album's exploration of personal themes alongside danceable tracks contributed to its recognition, helping to cement the band's reputation in the indie music community and influence emerging artists in the genre. By the release of 'Reintegration Time' in January 2009, Shout Out Out Out Out had established themselves within the Canadian dance-punk scene following their acclaimed debut album, 'Not Saying/Just Saying' from 2006. This sophomore effort solidified their unique sound and artistic vision, showcasing a more mature approach while retaining their infectious energy.

How many songs are on Reintegration Time?

Reintegration Time has 10 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Reintegration Time

Shout Out Out Out Out · 2009

68 min · 10 tracks · dance-punk

Energetic dance-punk rhythms intertwine with layered synths and introspective lyrics, creating an infectious yet contemplative sonic experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Guilt Trips Sink Ships — This track exemplifies the album's blend of catchy hooks and complex arrangements, encapsulating the band's signature sound while addressing themes of regret and introspection.
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Run — Opening with a pulsating beat and engaging melodies, this song sets the tone for the entire album, balancing urgency with reflective lyrics that resonate throughout.
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In the End It's Your Friends — This track highlights a shift in lyrical focus, emphasizing the importance of relationships while maintaining a driving rhythm, showcasing the band's ability to fuse emotion with dance elements.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

72 /100

Treeline

Higher than 58% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic rhythms with introspective themes, maintaining a strong pace while exploring personal narratives.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
Tracks 5 and 6 are split into two parts, creating a thematic continuity and allowing for a reflective pause in the album's flow.
The use of layered synths creates a dense soundscape, while the rhythmic bass lines drive the dance-punk energy throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Run 5:25
2 Guilt Trips Sink Ships 8:07
3 Bad Choices 5:38
4 Coming Home 6:48
5 How Do I Maintain, Part 1 6:32
6 How Do I Maintain, Part 2 3:53
7 One Plus Two Plus Three 5:32
8 Remind Me in Dark Times 8:49
9 In the End It's Your Friends 6:50
10 Reintegration Time 10:57

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Not Saying/Just Saying

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