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Slapstick

Slapstick · 1997

54 min · 25 tracks · punk

A frenetic burst of punk energy paired with sharp, witty lyrics reflecting youthful disillusionment.

Where this album fits

Career context
Slapstick's self-titled album, released in 1997, was their only full-length offering before disbanding shortly thereafter. This release followed their earlier EPs and marked a transition from their ska influences to a more straightforward punk sound. The band featured members who would later gain recognition in the Chicago punk scene, particularly with bands like The Lawrence Arms.
Stylistic neighbors
Mongol Shuudan· NOFX· Flatfoot 56

Tracklist

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

  • 1 There's a Metal Head in the Parking Lot 2:29
  • 2 The Park 2:15
  • 3 Eighteen 2:34
  • 4 What I Learned 1:17
  • 5 February One 1:39
  • 6 Sick of This Place 2:05
  • 7 Good Times Gone 1:27
  • 8 Almost Punk Enough 1:52
  • 9 Cheat to Win 2:06
  • 10 Crooked 1:47
  • 11 Colorado 1:34
  • 12 74 Fullerton 2:24
  • 13 She Doesn't Love Me 2:13
  • 14 My Way 2:15
  • 15 The Geek 2:47
  • 16 Not Tonight 1:07
  • 17 Ed 2:05
  • 18 The Punks 1:59
  • 19 Nate B. 3:01
  • 20 Broken Down 2:36
  • 21 Johnny 3:31
  • 22 Wake Up Stanley 2:14
  • 23 My Only Friend 2:59
  • 24 Earth Angel 2:21
  • 25 Alternative Radio 1:31

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