Stealing The Covers
Teenage Bottlerocket · 2017
26 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
Brash, quick-hitting punk anthems collide with cheeky humor and a DIY spirit throughout this energetic collection.
Top tracks — play these first
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RoboCop Is a Halfbreed Sellout — This track cleverly critiques commercialization while maintaining a catchy chorus, making it an emblematic example of the band's humorous yet pointed lyrical style.
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College Town — A nostalgic reflection on university life, this song encapsulates the youthful energy and relatable themes that resonate deeply with fans of the punk genre.
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Shit Fuck God Damn — Clocking in at just 35 seconds, this track exemplifies the band's ability to deliver raw energy and comedic punchlines in a compact format.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Energetic punk anthems blend humor and covers, creating a lively but somewhat conventional experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks that rarely exceed three minutes, maintaining a high energy level.
- Several songs incorporate humorous lyrics that playfully critique aspects of culture, such as 'RoboCop Is a Halfbreed Sellout' and 'Gay Parade'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way I Know 1:51
- 2 Back and Forth 3:01
- 3 College Town 2:16
- 4 Don’t Go 2:30
- 5 RoboCop Is a Halfbreed Sellout 2:33
- 6 No Hugging No Learning 1:09
- 7 Shit Fuck God Damn 0:35
- 8 Gay Parade 2:03
- 9 It Came From the Radio 2:00
- 10 Alien Motion Technology 1:42
- 11 Hat Nerd 1:59
- 12 My Very Best 1:52
- 13 I Kill Butterflies 1:18
- 14 Why the Big Pause 1:30
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