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Somery

Descendents · 1991

54 min · 28 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic blend of punk energy and catchy melodies encapsulating youthful rebellion and suburban angst.

Why this album works

Best for
quick bursts of youthful energy playful irreverence throughout tracks dynamic shifts keep engagement high
Context
Released in 1991, 'Somery' is a compilation album capturing the essence of the Descendents' early work, following their breakthrough with 'Milo Goes to College' in 1982. This album showcases their evolution from raw hardcore punk to more melodic and introspective songwriting, while also marking their re-emergence in the early '90s punk scene after a hiatus.
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hardcore punk

Somery is an album by Descendents, released in 1991. A frenetic blend of punk energy and catchy melodies encapsulating youthful rebellion and suburban angst. 'Somery' played a critical role in popularizing pop-punk, influencing countless bands that followed. It received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, solidifying the Descendents’ legacy within the punk genre and charting highly on various lists celebrating influential punk albums. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Somery sound like?

A frenetic blend of punk energy and catchy melodies encapsulating youthful rebellion and suburban angst. Rooted in hardcore punk.

What makes Somery by Descendents notable?

'Somery' played a critical role in popularizing pop-punk, influencing countless bands that followed. It received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, solidifying the Descendents’ legacy within the punk genre and charting highly on various lists celebrating influential punk albums. Released in 1991, 'Somery' is a compilation album capturing the essence of the Descendents' early work, following their breakthrough with 'Milo Goes to College' in 1982. This album showcases their evolution from raw hardcore punk to more melodic and introspective songwriting, while also marking their re-emergence in the early '90s punk scene after a hiatus.

Who is Somery for?

Somery works well if you're into quick bursts of youthful energy, playful irreverence throughout tracks and dynamic shifts keep engagement high.

How many songs are on Somery?

Somery has 28 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Tracklist

28 tracks·54:08

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

  • 1 All 0:03
  • 2 My Dad Sucks 0:38
  • 3 Suburban Home Standout 1:42
  • 4 Silly Girl 2:22
  • 5 Kids 0:46
  • 6 Clean Sheets 3:13
  • 7 Sour Grapes 3:49
  • 8 Weinerschnitzel 0:13
  • 9 Myage Standout 2:02
  • 10 Good Good Things 2:20
  • 11 Van 3:01
  • 12 Bikeage 2:14
  • 13 Enjoy 2:11
  • 14 Theme 2:13
  • 15 Coolidge 2:46
  • 16 I Like Food 0:18
  • 17 I Wanna Be a Bear 0:43
  • 18 I Don't Want to Grow Up Standout 1:22
  • 19 Cheer 3:02
  • 20 Pervert 1:47
  • 21 Hope 2:01
  • 22 All-O-Gistics 3:02
  • 23 I'm Not a Loser 1:29
  • 24 Get the Time 3:13
  • 25 Hurtin' Crue 2:36
  • 26 Cameage 3:03
  • 27 Descendents 1:44
  • 28 No! All! 0:04

Release Date

January 1, 1991

Genre

hardcore punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

54 min 8 sec