Released 20 years ago
Shave the Planet
Guttermouth · 2006
22 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic burst of punk energy, blending sharp wit with relentless rhythms in a brief but impactful collection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shave the Planet — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its quick tempo and biting commentary on societal issues.
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My Chemical Imbalance — This track features clever wordplay and a catchy hook that showcases the band's knack for blending humor with incisive critiques.
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What Then — The song's introspective lyrics contrast sharply with its upbeat sound, highlighting Guttermouth’s ability to balance levity and seriousness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic punk with sharp lyrics but lacks significant depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- Many songs employ abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, creating a sense of unpredictability.
- Lyrically, the tracks often utilize humor and satire, with multiple songs featuring rapid-fire vocal delivery.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- frenetic bursts of energy
- short, punchy tracks for adrenaline
- sharp wit with relentless rhythms
- for quick, spirited sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek mellow, laid-back sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Shave the Planet is Guttermouth's sixth studio album, following their 2003 release, New Car Smell. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation in the punk scene, known for their irreverent humor and energetic performances.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shave the Planet 1:34
- 2 Capitalizing From Plump Mistake 2:30
- 3 My Chemical Imbalance 1:53
- 4 Flacidism 1:39
- 5 Primate Camp 2:13
- 6 The 23 Things That Rhyme With Darby Crash 1:39
- 7 “Mark” the Cubby Chaser / Newport Sweater Fat 1:35
- 8 What Then 2:45
- 9 God, Steve McQueen “The Work Song” 3:24
- 10 Upside Down Space Cockroach 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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