Rev
Ten Foot Pole · 1994
35 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Energetic punk anthems collide with introspective lyrics, capturing the restless spirit of the mid-90s underground scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never Look Back — This track opens the album with a punchy energy that sets the tone for the rest of the record, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and hardcore aggression.
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World’s Best Dad — A standout track that blends humor with poignant reflections on fatherhood, it illustrates Ten Foot Pole's knack for balancing serious themes with catchy hooks.
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Dying Duck in a Thunderstorm — This song encapsulates the raw emotional intensity found throughout Rev, featuring dynamic shifts that mirror its lyrical themes of struggle and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Rev blends energetic punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and performance typical of its era.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks maintain a fast tempo with aggressive guitar riffs, while the fifth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- The last three tracks progressively slow down, with the final track featuring an extended instrumental outro that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- 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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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
- quick, engaging listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective lyrical exploration
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Rev is Ten Foot Pole's third studio album, released at a time when the band was solidifying its place within the hardcore punk scene after their previous album, Unexpected. Following lineup changes and the shift in sound, this release marked an evolution toward more melodic elements while retaining their punk roots.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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My Wall
The verse shifts from despair to determination, emphasizing a desire to break free from self-imposed barriers.
This structural choice highlights a transition from vulnerability to empowerment, mirroring the broader themes of growth present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never Look Back 2:20
- 2 My Wall 2:50
- 3 Old Man 3:44
- 4 Fade Away 3:11
- 5 World’s Best Dad 2:14
- 6 Co‐Song 1:43
- 7 Closer to Grey 3:07
- 8 Final Hours 3:35
- 9 Muffled 3:05
- 10 Broken Bubble 2:34
- 11 Dying Duck in a Thunderstorm 3:19
- 12 Think of Tomorrow 2:22
- 13 Pete’s Farm 0:57
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