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Scramble

The Coathangers · 2009

33 min · 15 tracks · indie rock · punk · garage rock

A frenetic burst of garage rock energy paired with irreverent punk sensibilities and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic bursts of energy
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • irreverent fun with friends
  • steady pacing for active moments
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, atmospheric sounds
  • seek long, immersive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 7, 2009, 'Scramble' was The Coathangers' debut album, introducing their raw sound to the punk and indie rock scenes. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, having formed just a year earlier in 2006. This album marked the beginning of their exploration into blending punk energy with garage rock aesthetics.
Stylistic neighbors
Deerhoof· Sleater-Kinney· The Julie Ruin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:05
  • 2 Toomerhead 2:39
  • 3 Stop Stomp Stompin’ 2:36
  • 4 Time Passing 3:10
  • 5 Bury Me 2:28
  • 6 Dreamboat 3:08
  • 7 Pussywillow 3:49
  • 8 Gettin’ Mad and Pumpin’ Iron 2:05
  • 9 Killdozer 2:17
  • 10 143 2:23
  • 11 Arthritis Sux 1:51
  • 12 Sonic You 2:50
  • 13 Bobby Knows Best 1:40
  • 14 Cheap Cheap 2:29
  • 15 Outro 0:16

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