What makes Remember the Night Parties by Oxford Collapse notable?

The album received positive reviews from multiple outlets, with Pitchfork acknowledging its inventive pop sensibilities. It helped solidify Oxford Collapse's place in the indie rock movement during a period when similar bands were gaining mainstream traction. Released in early 2006, Remember the Night Parties is Oxford Collapse's third album, following their well-received sophomore effort, A Good Ground. By this time, the band was establishing themselves within the burgeoning indie rock scene, gaining attention for their energetic sound and thoughtful lyrics.

How many songs are on Remember the Night Parties?

Remember the Night Parties has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Remember the Night Parties

Oxford Collapse · 2006

40 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A frenetic blend of angular guitars and catchy hooks encapsulates the restless spirit of mid-2000s indie rock.

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Please Visit Your National Parks — This track stands out for its catchy melody paired with sharp social commentary, reflecting the band's ability to blend humor with critique.
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Loser City — The song showcases an infectious chorus that captures a sense of youthful disillusionment while maintaining an upbeat tempo, illustrating the band's lyrical depth.
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In Your Volcano — With its dynamic shifts and introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's knack for creating engaging narratives within their music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album captures the frenetic energy of mid-2000s indie rock with varied tempos and engaging hooks.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature rapid tempos and angular guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy opening.
Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Return of / Burno', which shifts from a driving beat to a more laid-back groove.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 He'll Paint While We Play 3:21
2 Please Visit Your National Parks 4:08
3 Loser City 3:54
4 For the Khakis and the Sweatshirts 3:12
5 Return of / Burno 8:06
6 Lady Lawyers 3:14
7 Let's Vanish 3:18
8 Kenny Can't Afford It 2:40
9 Molasses 2:57
10 Forgot to Write 3:01
11 In Your Volcano 3:02

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2005

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