Something to Crow About
Riverboat Gamblers · 2003
28 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
Raw, frenetic punk energy bursts through catchy hooks and irreverent lyrics, capturing the spirit of early 2000s garage rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let’s Eat — This brief opener sets a chaotic tone with its rapid-fire delivery and playful lyrics, perfectly encapsulating the band's irreverent style.
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Hey! Hey! Hey! — The song features a memorable chorus that invites audience participation, showcasing the band's knack for creating anthemic punk tracks.
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Rattle Me Bones — This track combines driving rhythms with clever wordplay, highlighting the band's ability to fuse humor with punk aggression.
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Dead From the Neck Up — A standout track that blends urgency with reflective lyrics about disillusionment, it showcases the band's lyrical depth amidst their high-energy sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk songwriting with engaging hooks and a distinct style, though it has some unevenness in flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slightly slower pace before returning to faster rhythms.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages the listener.
- The album's lyrics often employ humor and irreverence, with multiple tracks featuring abrupt shifts in tone or subject matter.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief bursts of energetic fun
- for quick listening breaks
- sing-along moments with friends
- ironic humor and playful irreverence
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive experiences
- seek serious, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2003, Something to Crow About marked Riverboat Gamblers' third studio album, following their breakthrough with 2001's Comme Si Comme Ça. This record solidified their reputation within the punk rock scene as they began to gain wider recognition for their energetic live performances and distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bronx· Against Me!· Flogging Molly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let’s Eat 0:15
- 2 What’s What 2:15
- 3 Rattle Me Bones 2:08
- 4 Hey! Hey! Hey! 2:02
- 5 Save You 2:34
- 6 Sparks & Shots 2:08
- 7 Ice Water 3:05
- 8 Ooh Yeah 1:57
- 9 Dead From the Neck Up 2:19
- 10 Catch Your Eye 2:24
- 11 Cut‐Cut‐Cut‐Cut 2:03
- 12 Last to Know 2:42
- 13 Lottie Mae 2:53
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