Schmack!
Steriogram · 2004
35 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of punk rock energy and catchy hooks that captures the youthful spirit of early 2000s alternative music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Walkie Talkie Man — This track exemplifies Steriogram's infectious energy and catchy songwriting, making it their breakout hit that resonated widely with audiences.
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Schmack! — The title track encapsulates the album's vibrant spirit and showcases the band's signature sound, blending humor with punk rock bravado.
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Roadtrip — Opening with a driving beat and playful lyrics, this song sets the tone for the album while highlighting themes of adventure and youth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures early 2000s punk energy but lacks depth and innovation in songwriting.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with tracks that rarely dip below fast-paced rhythms.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel typical of punk rock.
- The production employs a raw sound with prominent guitar riffs and straightforward drumming, characteristic of early 2000s punk.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly, introducing more melodic elements while still retaining the punk aesthetic.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Roadtrip 2:59
- 2 Walkie Talkie Man 2:13
- 3 Schmack! 2:25
- 4 Was the Day 2:13
- 5 White Trash 3:44
- 6 In the City 2:41
- 7 Go 2:56
- 8 Fat and Proud 3:27
- 9 Tsunami 3:01
- 10 Wind It Up 3:14
- 11 Be Good to Me 2:59
- 12 On and On 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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