Scrambles
Bomb the Music Industry! · 2009
37 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenetic blend of punk energy and DIY ethos bursting with irreverent humor and social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cold Chillin’ Cold Chillin’ — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album, showcasing a catchy chorus intertwined with quick-fire verses that embody the band's irreverent spirit.
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$2,400,000 — This track critiques financial greed in an absurdly humorous manner while maintaining a catchy punk sound, making it a standout anthem of discontent.
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(Shut) Up the Punx!!! — With its defiant title and snappy delivery, this song confronts elitism in punk culture, reflecting the band's commitment to inclusivity and community.
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Can I Pay My Rent in Fun? — This song encapsulates the struggle between personal fulfillment and financial reality, blending humor and sincerity seamlessly within its energetic framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's frenetic energy and sharp social commentary create a distinctive punk experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless pace with tracks averaging around two minutes each, creating a sense of urgency.
- Several songs feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as '25!!!' which transitions from fast-paced punk to a slower, more reflective section.
- The lyrics often employ humor and irony, with tracks like '$2,400,000' using satire to critique consumer culture directly.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of frenetic energy
- irreverent humor and social commentary
- for rowdy gatherings
- quick anthems for restless spirits
- playful spontaneity throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive compositions
- seek polished, radio-friendly sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Scrambles is Bomb the Music Industry!'s third studio album, released in 2009 after their breakthrough with 2007's Vacation. At this point, the band had solidified their identity within the DIY punk scene, leveraging their previous releases to gain a dedicated following. The album further establishes their unique approach by mixing genres and self-releasing music through innovative means.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Against Me!· The Menzingers· PUP
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cold Chillin’ Cold Chillin’ 1:45
- 2 Stuff That I Like 2:53
- 3 It Shits!!! 2:42
- 4 Fresh Attitude, Young Body 3:38
- 5 Wednesday Night Drinkball 2:30
- 6 25!!! 2:47
- 7 $2,400,000 5:58
- 8 Gang of Four Meets the Stooges (But Boring) 1:11
- 9 9/11 Fever!!! 1:43
- 10 (Shut) Up the Punx!!! 2:34
- 11 Can I Pay My Rent in Fun? 3:01
- 12 Saddr Weirdr 2:38
- 13 Sort of Like Being Pumped 4:29
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