Released 30 years ago
Supershitty to the Max!
The Hellacopters · 1996
57 min · 13 tracks · hard rock
Raw energy and gritty riffs collide with a rebellious spirit, embodying the essence of garage rock revival.
Top tracks — play these first
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(Gotta Get Some Action) Now! — This high-octane opener captures the band's raw energy and sets the tone for the entire album with its infectious hooks and driving rhythm.
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Born Broke — With its catchy chorus and relatable themes of financial struggle, this track showcases the band's ability to fuse personal narratives with spirited rock anthems.
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Fire Fire Fire — At just over a minute long, this explosive track epitomizes the band's punk influences, delivering a frenetic pace that's both thrilling and memorable.
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Ain’t No Time — This song combines a driving beat with a sense of urgency in both its music and lyrics, encapsulating the relentless spirit of youth and rebellion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures raw energy and garage rock spirit, establishing a solid foundation for The Hellacopters' future work.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a fast-paced guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Fire Fire Fire' transitioning from a driving beat to a slower, more melodic section.
- The album closes with a live track that includes audience noise, creating a raw and unpolished finish that contrasts with the studio recordings.
- 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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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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, punchy listening bursts
- late-night energetic vibes
- wave-like pacing variations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Supershitty to the Max! marked The Hellacopters' debut album, establishing them as key players in the Swedish rock scene. Following their formation in 1994, this album set the stage for their rise in popularity and influence, showcasing their blend of hard rock and punk elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Datsuns· The Hives· Turbonegro
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Gotta Get Some Action) Now! 3:16
- 2 24h Hell 1:33
- 3 Fire Fire Fire 1:31
- 4 Born Broke 4:13
- 5 Bore Me 3:18
- 6 Tab 5:34
- 7 How Could I Care 3:52
- 8 Didn’t Stop Us 1:46
- 9 Random Riot 1:44
- 10 Fake Baby 2:59
- 11 Ain’t No Time 2:56
- 12 Such a Blast 2:13
- 13 Spock in My Rocket / [silence] / Tilt City (live) 22:16
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