Swill
Ten Foot Pole · 1993
30 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Fast-paced hardcore punk riffs collide with sharp, sardonic lyrics, creating an exhilarating and chaotic sonic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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People Like You — The opening track sets a frenetic pace and introduces the album's biting humor with its critique of societal norms.
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Skywalker — This track showcases the band's ability to combine melodic hooks with fast tempos, making it an anthem of youthful rebellion.
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Ultimatum — With its urgent delivery and pointed lyrics, this track encapsulates the intense emotions prevalent throughout the album.
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Joy to the World — This reinterpretation of a classic adds a playful twist to the album, blending humor with punk energy in a unique way.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic riffs with clever lyrics, creating a solid yet familiar hardcore punk sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first six songs before a slight dip in tempo.
- Many tracks feature rapid shifts in dynamics, with verses that build tension leading into explosive choruses.
- The lyrics often employ sharp wit and social commentary, delivered with an aggressive vocal style that complements the instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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
- quick bursts of energy
- sharply defined anthemic moments
- for spontaneous gatherings
- cathartic release through intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, drawn-out compositions
- seek mellow, relaxed vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1993, 'Swill' was Ten Foot Pole's third studio album, following their 1992 release 'Rev'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the hardcore punk scene, moving towards a more polished sound while still retaining the raw energy that characterized their earlier work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 People Like You 1:40
- 2 Skywalker 2:10
- 3 Pete's Shoes 2:19
- 4 Life 3:15
- 5 Home 2:26
- 6 Ultimatum 3:24
- 7 Forward 1:23
- 8 Third World Girl 3:21
- 9 Pete's Underwear 1:19
- 10 School 1:33
- 11 Man in the Corner 1:51
- 12 Racer X 2:25
- 13 Joy to the World 3:03
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