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Tales from the Crib

d.b.s. · 1995

38 min · 23 tracks · punk rock

A raw and chaotic blend of punk energy, biting humor, and social commentary wrapped in short, explosive tracks.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Racist School — This track stands out for its sharp critique of systemic racism within educational institutions, blending humor with serious commentary.
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    Freedom — The song captures the essence of youthful rebellion against societal constraints, encapsulating the spirit of the punk genre.
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    School Sux — In under two minutes, this track effectively conveys disillusionment with traditional education systems through catchy hooks and aggressive instrumentation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

47 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album's short tracks and chaotic energy reflect its punk roots, but it lacks cohesion due to its length and abrupt transitions.

What we noticed

  • Tracks often feature abrupt transitions, with little to no fade-out, maintaining a chaotic energy throughout.
  • Lyrically, the songs tackle social issues and youth culture directly, often using humor and irony in their delivery.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
4/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
3/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sorsha 1:47
  • 2 Won’t Forget 1:42
  • 3 Freedom 3:08
  • 4 Racist School 3:00
  • 5 Snowball 2:03
  • 6 March 3:35
  • 7 School Sux 1:15
  • 8 Directions 2:33
  • 9 Sing 1:52
  • 10 I’m Blind 1:35
  • 11 Real Man 0:13
  • 12 The Difference 1:35
  • 13 Oh My God 1:33
  • 14 The Canada Song 0:52
  • 15 Y.A.S. 0:45
  • 16 It’s All Right 1:17
  • 17 30 Seconds 0:38
  • 18 Jay 3:32
  • 19 Solitare 2:34
  • 20 Too Involved 2:33
  • 21 Chubbles (1) 0:05
  • 22 Chubbles (2) 0:11
  • 23 Chubbles (3) 0:09

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