Is Stomp a good place to start with Big D and the Kids Table?

Yes, Stomp is recommended as a starting point for new Big D and the Kids Table listeners. A frenetic blend of upbeat ska rhythms and sharp punk energy, capturing the essence of youthful rebellion. By the time 'Stomp' was released in 2013, Big D and the Kids Table had established themselves as stalwarts of the ska punk scene, following their 2010 album 'For the Cause'. This album marked a continued evolution in their sound, incorporating more mature lyrical themes while retaining their signature high-energy performance style.

Stomp works well if you're into high-energy sing-along moments, playful irreverence throughout tracks and wave-like pacing keeps engagement.

How many songs are on Stomp?

Stomp has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Stomp

Big D and the Kids Table · 2013

38 min · 12 tracks · ska punk

A frenetic blend of upbeat ska rhythms and sharp punk energy, capturing the essence of youthful rebellion.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Stepping Out Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and catchy hooks, showcasing the band's signature ska-punk sound.
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Shit Tattoos — With its humorous yet pointed lyrics, this track captures the band's blend of wit and social commentary, making it a standout anthem for self-expression.
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You Treat Everyone Like Shit — This song delivers a raw critique of interpersonal relationships through its punchy instrumentals and direct lyrical approach, exemplifying the band's knack for incisive commentary.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic ska punk with strong brass and vocal interplay but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a brisk tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower moments.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel typical of ska punk.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

high-energy sing-along moments
playful irreverence throughout tracks
wave-like pacing keeps engagement
sharp lyrics for social reflection
for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
dislike socially critical themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Well-received by fans, capturing the band's energetic ska punk essence.
Career context: By the time 'Stomp' was released in 2013, Big D and the Kids Table had established themselves as stalwarts of the ska punk scene, following their 2010 album 'For the Cause'. This album marked a continued evolution in their sound, incorporating more mature lyrical themes while retaining their signature high-energy performance style.
Stylistic neighbors: Reel Big Fish· Less Than Jake· Streetlight Manifesto