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Something Green and Leafy This Way Comes

SNFU · 1993

42 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and darkly humorous lyrics, capturing the chaotic essence of early '90s underground music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    All Those Opposed — This track opens the album with an explosive energy that sets the tone for the frenetic pace and lyrical wit throughout. Its raw intensity embodies the band's ethos and draws listeners into their world immediately.
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    Reality Is a Ride on the Bus — With its catchy hooks and sharp social commentary, this song encapsulates the absurdity of everyday life, a recurring theme in SNFU's work that resonates with their fanbase.
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    Joni Mitchell Tapes — This track stands out for its clever juxtaposition of personal narrative against broader cultural references, showcasing SNFU's unique songwriting style and ability to blend humor with poignant reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic bursts of energy
  • sharp satire for critical minds
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • cathartic release through chaos

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer smooth, consistent pacing
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, Something Green and Leafy This Way Comes was SNFU's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, The Last of the American Girls. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the punk scene, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature irreverence.
Stylistic neighbors
D.O.A.· Minor Threat· The Exploited

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All Those Opposed 2:52
  • 2 Reality Is a Ride on the Bus 3:07
  • 3 Joni Mitchell Tapes 3:38
  • 4 A Bomb 4:18
  • 5 Tin Fish 2:02
  • 6 Painful Reminder 4:07
  • 7 Costume Trunk 2:05
  • 8 Gladly in Gloom 1:59
  • 9 This Is a Goodbye 2:42
  • 10 Strangely Strange 2:02
  • 11 X‐Creep 2:47
  • 12 Trudging 2:41
  • 13 The Great Mind Eraser 2:24
  • 14 Limping Away 2:28
  • 15 Seven Minutes Closer to Death 0:31
  • 16 The Watering Hole 3:05

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