Steady as She Goes
Voodoo Glow Skulls · 2002
38 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
High-energy ska-punk infused with biting social commentary and infectious rhythms that keep listeners engaged from start to finish.
Top tracks — play these first
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Voodoo Anthem — This track opens the album with a punchy blend of horns and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a high-energy tone that captures the band's signature sound.
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Steady as She Goes — The title track showcases the band's ability to balance humor with poignant social commentary, encapsulating their style perfectly within a catchy chorus.
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Ethnic Cleansing Day — This confrontational track addresses complex social issues head-on, demonstrating the band's fearless approach to tackling controversial subjects in their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends high-energy ska-punk with social commentary, maintaining engagement through varied tempos and vocal styles.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a fast tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and upbeat horn sections, while the second half introduces slower tracks that provide contrast.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the energetic feel and encouraging listener participation.
- 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
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 energetic fun
- playful storytelling with sharp wit
- for group sing-alongs
- quick tempo for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, introspective tracks
- seek slow, mellow experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Voodoo Glow Skulls' fifth studio album, 'Steady as She Goes' arrived after their commercial breakthrough with 'Firme' in 1998. The band was solidifying their presence in the ska-punk scene, building on previous successes while continuing to evolve their sound and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Suicide Machines· Less Than Jake· Reel Big Fish
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Voodoo Anthem 2:31
- 2 Steady as She Goes 2:54
- 3 Nada En La Cabeza 2:45
- 4 High Society 3:09
- 5 One for the Road 3:18
- 6 Ethnic Cleansing Day 2:18
- 7 Interstate Disease 2:53
- 8 La Llorona 2:56
- 9 The Rat Traps 3:12
- 10 Tell the People 3:34
- 11 New Jerk Swing 3:34
- 12 The Basketball Song 2:21
- 13 Little Red Riding Hood 2:45
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