What makes Teenage Scream by That's Outrageous! notable?

Teenage Scream received positive critical reception, particularly for its playful and irreverent lyrics that resonated with a youthful audience. The album helped to define the pop-punk revival of the early 2010s, drawing comparisons to contemporaries like Attack Attack! and We Came As Romans. Released in early 2011, Teenage Scream was That's Outrageous!'s debut album, positioning them at the forefront of the emerging post-hardcore scene. The band had gained attention through their energetic live performances and online presence, making this album a pivotal moment to solidify their identity.

How many songs are on Teenage Scream?

Teenage Scream has 10 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

Teenage Scream

That's Outrageous! · 2011

26 min · 10 tracks

A high-energy blend of pop-punk and post-hardcore, packed with catchy hooks and sharp lyrical wit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Teenage Scream — The title track embodies the album's playful spirit, combining catchy melodies with tongue-in-cheek lyrics about adolescence and rebellion.
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#Winning — This track stands out for its satirical take on internet culture, using humor to critique societal trends while maintaining an infectious energy.
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New York Chainsaw Massacre — With a mix of dark humor and vivid imagery, this song showcases the band's knack for storytelling through a punk lens, making it memorable within the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100

Lowland

Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album captures youthful energy with catchy hooks and playful lyrics but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing a slower song at track six.
Lyrical themes often revolve around youth culture and humor, with tracks featuring playful titles that suggest a tongue-in-cheek approach.
The instrumentation features prominent guitar riffs and energetic drumming, typical of pop-punk, while incorporating post-hardcore elements like breakdowns.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 Poughkeepsie Tapes 1:23
2 Headshot at the Ballet Recital 3:01
3 Teenage Scream 3:21
4 #Winning 2:42
5 Star 69 1:26
6 So, I'm Thinking of Starting a Clothing Line... 3:04
7 Is It 2012 Yet? 2:46
8 New York Chainsaw Massacre 2:45
9 Re: Why I Killed My Girlfriend 4:02
10 What Happens in Azeroth, Stays in Azeroth 2:15

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