Top tracks — play these first
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Punk Rawk Show Start here — This track serves as both a celebration and critique of punk culture, featuring energetic instrumentals that encapsulate the spirit of youthful rebellion. Its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics make it an anthem for fans.
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Chick Magnet — With its infectious melody and playful lyrics about teenage crushes, this song exemplifies the light-hearted side of pop-punk while remaining one of MxPx's most recognizable hits.
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Teenage Politics — This track critiques societal expectations placed on youth with sharp wit and an upbeat tempo, effectively blending fun with thought-provoking commentary, making it a standout piece on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid pop-punk anthems but lacks cohesion due to its compilation nature.
What we noticed
- The album opens with three high-energy tracks that set a fast pace, then introduces a mid-tempo song at track four, which slightly alters the momentum.
- Several tracks feature prominent gang vocals and sing-along choruses, typical of pop-punk, enhancing their catchiness.
- The last three tracks include a live version, which shifts the energy and feel compared to the studio recordings preceding them.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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
- spirited sing-alongs with friends
- quick bursts of energetic fun
- youthful irreverence and attitude
- for lively gatherings
- dynamic flow keeps engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive tracks
- seek deep introspective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This compilation solidified MxPx's reputation in the pop-punk scene.
- Career context
- By the time 'Ten Years and Running' was released in May 2002, MxPx had established themselves as a staple of the pop-punk scene. This album marked their first major compilation, celebrating a decade since their debut and including fan favorites alongside new material. Their previous album, 'The Ever Passing Moment,' had solidified their sound, making this release a pivotal moment in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lagwagon· No Use for a Name· Pennywise
Tracklist
- 1 Punk Rawk Show Start here 2:25
- 2 My Mistake 2:05
- 3 Running Away 2:36
- 4 Chick Magnet 3:11
- 5 Want Ad 1:23
- 6 Tomorrow’s Another Day 2:47
- 7 Doing Time 1:24
- 8 The Broken Bones 2:11
- 9 My Life Story 2:45
- 10 Teenage Politics 2:49
- 11 PxPx 1:07
- 12 GSF 2:33
- 13 Do Your Feet Hurt 3:10
- 14 Let It Happen 2:44
- 15 Lonesome Town 2:31
- 16 Dolores 1:28
- 17 Rock & Roll Girl 2:06
- 18 Move to Bremerton 3:25
- 19 Middlename (live) 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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