Screw It! cover

Released 35 years ago this October

Screw It!

Danger Danger · 1991

57 min · 14 tracks · hard rock

A high-octane blend of glam metal riffs and catchy hooks, underscored by playful lyrics and a party-ready vibe.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Monkey Business — This track encapsulates the album's exuberance with its infectious chorus and upbeat energy, showcasing Danger Danger's knack for creating memorable hooks.
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    I Still Think About You — A standout ballad that highlights the band's softer side, blending emotional lyrics with a powerful melody that resonates deeply with listeners.
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    Get Your Shit Together — This track embodies the album's playful attitude, featuring witty lyrics and a driving beat that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy life.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid glam metal elements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its peers.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief intro that leads directly into the energetic track 'Monkey Business', setting a fast pace.
  • The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a contrast to the high-energy earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful anthems for party vibes
  • short bursts of youthful energy
  • catchy hooks that invite sing-alongs
  • upbeat tracks for road trips

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • want intricate lyrical depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 1, 1991, 'Screw It!' was Danger Danger's sophomore album, following their self-titled debut in 1989. At this point, the band was riding the wave of glam metal popularity, seeking to solidify their place in a genre dominated by larger acts like Bon Jovi and Poison.
Stylistic neighbors
Trixter· Winger· FireHouse

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ginger Snaps (Intro) / Monkey Business 5:22
  • 2 Slipped Her the Big One 5:23
  • 3 C'est Loupé (Prelude) / Beat the Bullet 4:53
  • 4 I Still Think About You 4:36
  • 5 Get Your Shit Together 4:41
  • 6 Crazy Nites 4:13
  • 7 Puppet Show 1:21
  • 8 Everybody Wants Some 4:15
  • 9 Don't Blame It on Love 3:57
  • 10 Comin' Home 4:39
  • 11 Horny S.O.B. 3:22
  • 12 Find Your Way Back Home 6:14
  • 13 Yeah, You Want It! 3:34
  • 14 D.F.N.S. 0:54

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