Sound As Ever
You Am I · 1993
54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A raw and energetic fusion of alternative rock and punk, brimming with sardonic wit and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Berlin Chair — This track captures the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, showcasing their unique songwriting style.
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Coprolalia — Opening with explosive energy, this song exemplifies the raw sound and punk influences that define the album's character.
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Everyone’s to Blame — With its anthemic chorus and lyrical complexity, this track highlights the band's ability to combine catchy melodies with thoughtful commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk influences with catchy melodies, establishing a solid but conventional sound for its time.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track, maintaining a high energy level through the first half before introducing slower tempos in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar riffs and straightforward song structures, often utilizing a verse-chorus format.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive listening sessions
- playful lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1993, Sound As Ever was You Am I's debut album, introducing their distinct sound to the Australian music scene. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as a significant force in the burgeoning alternative rock movement of the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Living End· Grinspoon· Jebediah
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coprolalia 4:02
- 2 Berlin Chair 2:34
- 3 Trainspottin’ 3:37
- 4 Adam’s Ribs 3:55
- 5 Rosedale 2:45
- 6 Forever and Easy 3:50
- 7 Everyone’s to Blame 5:00
- 8 Jaimme’s Got a Gal 3:29
- 9 Who’s Leaving You Now? 3:30
- 10 Ordinary 2:52
- 11 You Scare Me 7:31
- 12 Off the Field 4:46
- 13 Sound As Ever 6:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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