What makes Street Worms by Viagra Boys notable?

The album received critical acclaim, particularly for its sharp social commentary and energetic sound, leading to features in prominent publications like Pitchfork. It positioned Viagra Boys as important figures in the contemporary punk revival, influencing a wave of bands that sought to blend humor with critique. Street Worms is the debut studio album by Viagra Boys, released on September 28, 2018. At this point, the band had already established a reputation in the underground scene, but this album marked their first significant entry into the broader punk and post-punk landscapes.

Who is Street Worms for?

Street Worms works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, short, punchy bursts and humorous, satirical undertones.

How many songs are on Street Worms?

Street Worms has 22 tracks, running approximately 100 minutes.

Street Worms

Viagra Boys · 2018

100 min · 22 tracks · blues

Chaotic grooves collide with sardonic lyrics, creating a surreal exploration of modern life's absurdities.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sports — This track stands out for its biting satire on consumer culture and masculinity, encapsulating the band's knack for blending humor with serious critique.
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Just Like You — A standout moment that showcases the band's ability to juxtapose introspective lyrics with a driving rhythm, reflecting personal struggles against societal expectations.
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Worms — The title track delivers a raw energy while addressing existential themes, making it emblematic of the album’s overall tone and thematic depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic performances with sharp lyrics, though its unconventional structure affects cohesion.

What we noticed

Sardonic lyrics are delivered in a spoken-word style, creating a contrast between the music's intensity and the vocal delivery.
Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats for more freeform arrangements.

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

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

dynamic emotional journeys
short, punchy bursts
humorous, satirical undertones
sprawling immersive experience
reflective late-night listening

Where this album fits

Career context: Street Worms is the debut studio album by Viagra Boys, released on September 28, 2018. At this point, the band had already established a reputation in the underground scene, but this album marked their first significant entry into the broader punk and post-punk landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors: Idles· Fontaines D.C.· Shame