STP Not LSD
Angry Samoans · 1988
23 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Frenetic and raw, this album channels chaotic energy into biting punk anthems that reflect the absurdity of life.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Lost (My Mind) — Opening with frenetic guitar riffs, this track encapsulates the band's signature chaotic energy while addressing themes of mental instability in a humorous light.
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STP Not LSD — The title track features a catchy chorus and serves as a tongue-in-cheek commentary on drug culture, exemplifying the band's knack for merging satire with punk rock.
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Laughing at Me — This song’s relentless pace and self-deprecating lyrics highlight the band's ability to blend humor with angst, creating a relatable anthem for outsiders.
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(I'll Drink to This) Love Song — With its ironic take on love and relationships, this track showcases the band's signature juxtaposition of heartfelt sentiment and playful sarcasm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and irreverent lyrics create a distinct punk sound that resonates within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a frenetic tone, maintaining high energy through the first five songs before slowing slightly.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from chaotic instrumentals to shouted vocals without warning.
- The lyrics across the album are delivered in a tongue-in-cheek manner, often using humor to critique societal norms and absurdities.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- frenzied bursts of chaotic energy
- short tracks for quick thrills
- for party ignition
- headbanging anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy compositions
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, STP Not LSD marked the Angry Samoans' third studio album, following their 1986 release, Back from Samoa. At this point in their career, the band had already established a reputation for their irreverent lyrics and high-energy sound, solidifying their standing within the hardcore punk scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dead Kennedys· Black Flag· Circle Jerks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Lost (My Mind) 1:58
- 2 Wild Hog Rhyde 2:07
- 3 Laughing at Me 1:48
- 4 STP Not LSD 2:06
- 5 Staring at the Sun 1:36
- 6 Death of Beewak 2:07
- 7 Egyptomania 1:38
- 8 Attack of the Mushroom People 2:44
- 9 Feet on the Ground 1:19
- 10 Garbage Pit 1:40
- 11 (I'll Drink to This) Love Song 2:04
- 12 Lost Highway 2:26
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