Teenage Hate
Jay Reatard · 1998
36 min · 18 tracks · thrash metal
Raw, high-energy garage rock bursts with youthful defiance and unfiltered emotion throughout its brief yet impactful tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'm So Gone — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its relentless pace and catchy hooks, immediately drawing listeners into Reatard's world of chaotic emotions.
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I Love Living — The track captures a sense of youthful enthusiasm and rebellion, blending upbeat melodies with sharp lyrics that reflect an unapologetic love for life.
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Fashion Victim — With its biting commentary on consumer culture, this track stands out for its clever lyrics and infectious energy, exemplifying Reatard's knack for social critique through catchy rock tunes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and brief tracks define its garage rock style, establishing Reatard's distinct voice in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album consists of 18 tracks, most under two minutes, creating a relentless pace that emphasizes brevity and urgency.
- Vocals are delivered with a raw, unpolished edge, often layered with distortion to enhance the emotional intensity.
- Many tracks feature simple chord progressions and repetitive structures, which contribute to the album's high-energy garage rock sound.
- 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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4/10
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
- frenetic bursts of raw energy
- short tracks for quick thrills
- youthful rebellion and angst
- for late-night drive
- sing-along anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek polished, refined production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Teenage Hate was Jay Reatard's debut album, marking the beginning of his influential solo career after previously performing with The Reatards. At this point, Reatard was transitioning from band member to a prominent solo artist in the underground music scene, showcasing his distinctive sound and vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ty Segall· Black Lips· King Tuff
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm So Gone 1:26
- 2 Stacye 1:25
- 3 I Love Living 1:37
- 4 When I Get Mad 2:51
- 5 C'mon Over 1:59
- 6 Out of My Head and Into My Bed 1:38
- 7 You Fucked Up My Dreams 2:46
- 8 It Ain't Me 2:15
- 9 Down In Flames 2:19
- 10 I Gotta Rock n Roll 1:16
- 11 Memphis Blues 2:28
- 12 Quite All Night 2:27
- 13 Fashion Victim 1:41
- 14 Old News Baby 1:44
- 15 Not Good Enough For You 1:40
- 16 Ollie Vee 2:33
- 17 Not Your Man 1:36
- 18 I Can Live Without You 3:04
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