State of Grace
Street Dogs · 2008
35 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
Raucous hardcore punk energy meets poignant storytelling, creating an anthemic sound that resonates with both rebellion and reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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A State of Grace — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and redemption, showcasing a more introspective side amidst the high-energy instrumentation.
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Guns — This track confronts gun violence with urgency and anger, reflecting broader societal concerns while maintaining the band's signature punk fervor.
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Rebel Song — An anthem of defiance, 'Rebel Song' captures the spirit of resistance and activism inherent in Street Dogs' ethos, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic punk with storytelling, creating a strong thematic arc despite some unevenness in execution.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, establishing a consistent punk sound.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, allowing for more introspective lyrics and a reflective tone that contrasts with the earlier aggression.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- short bursts of raw energy
- poignant storytelling in anthems
- cathartic release through rebellion
- for energetic gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek mellow background sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'State of Grace' marked the Street Dogs' fourth studio album, following their 2005 release, 'Savin Hill'. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation within the punk scene, known for blending political themes with personal narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dropkick Murphys· The Bouncing Souls· Against Me!
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mean Fist 2:38
- 2 Kevin J. O’Toole 3:52
- 3 Into the Valley 3:07
- 4 Rebel Song 2:56
- 5 The General’s Boombox 3:38
- 6 Elizabeth 3:05
- 7 Two Angry Kids 2:29
- 8 Guns 3:16
- 9 San Patricios 2:49
- 10 A State of Grace 3:46
- 11 Free 3:39
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