Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues
Strung Out · 1996
32 min · 13 tracks · melodic hardcore · skate punk
A frenetic burst of melodic hardcore energy intertwined with introspective lyrics and punk rock urgency.
Why this album works
'Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues' resonated with the punk community, charting on Billboard's Heatseekers and receiving favorable reviews for its raw energy and lyrical depth. The album helped to further define the melodic punk sound of the mid-'90s and influenced a generation of punk rock bands that followed.
- Best for
- concise, energetic listening sessions steady, consistent pacing throughout introspective moments of reflection
- Context
- In 1996, Strung Out released 'Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues' as their third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Another Day in Paradise.' At this point, the band had solidified their place in the melodic hardcore scene, building on their previous successes while exploring more mature themes in their lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- NOFX· Sum 41· Bad Religion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Firecracker Standout 2:52
- 2 Better Days 2:24
- 3 Solitaire 2:53
- 4 Never Good Enough Standout 2:18
- 5 Gear Box 3:31
- 6 Monster 2:21
- 7 Bring Out Your Dead 2:51
- 8 Rottin’ Apple 2:28
- 9 Radio Suicide 2:13
- 10 Somnombulance 2:23
- 11 Six Feet 1:45
- 12 Speed Ball 2:02
- 13 Wrong Side of the Tracks Standout 2:40
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