Shut Your Mouth
Frenzal Rhomb · 2000
40 min · 16 tracks · pop-punk
A raucous blend of frenetic punk energy and tongue-in-cheek humor, capturing youthful angst and rebellion.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews for its sharp lyrics and energetic sound, contributing to Frenzal Rhomb's reputation as a crucial player in Australian punk music. It also resonated with fans of the genre, peaking on the ARIA charts and reinforcing the band's influence on subsequent pop-punk acts that sought to blend humor with social commentary.
- Career context
- By the time 'Shut Your Mouth' was released in 2000, Frenzal Rhomb had established themselves in the Australian punk scene with their previous albums. This album followed their 1999 release, 'A Man's Not a Camel', and marked a continuation of their irreverent style, solidifying their position within the pop-punk genre during a time when it was gaining global popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- INXS· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Pendulum· Midnight Oil· Crowded House· Silverchair· Eskimo Joe· Powderfinger
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything’s Fucked Standout 1:40
- 2 Had Enough 2:48
- 3 Runaway 1:24
- 4 Coming Home 2:29
- 5 All Hail the Weekend 2:38
- 6 Home Made Video 3:00
- 7 The Best Guy 2:46
- 8 Dance-ecution Standout 2:05
- 9 Nothing’s Wrong 2:15
- 10 Rats in the Walls 3:13
- 11 Cheer Up 2:50
- 12 Local Resident Failure Standout 3:02
- 13 War 2:30
- 14 Sodom the Clown 2:42
- 15 I Love Fucking Up 2:52
- 16 Don’t Let the Bastards Keep You Down 2:22
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