Released 30 years ago
Teri Yakimoto
Guttermouth · 1996
40 min · 15 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy and sharp humor, capturing the chaos of everyday life in under three-minute bursts.
Top tracks — play these first
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Teri Yakimoto — The title track encapsulates the album's playful irreverence while also showcasing Guttermouth's knack for catchy hooks and satire on societal norms.
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A Day at the Office — This song cleverly critiques mundane work life through humor and energy, exemplifying the band's ability to blend relatable themes with punk vigor.
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Lock Down — With its driving rhythms and sharp lyrics about confinement, this track reflects the band's signature style while resonating with listeners' feelings of restriction.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic bursts and humorous lyrics create a distinct punk sound, though it may not have lasting depth.
What we noticed
- Several songs employ abrupt tempo changes, shifting from frenetic punk rhythms to slower, more melodic sections.
- The final track serves as a brief outro, contrasting with the preceding intensity and providing a moment of closure.
- 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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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
- frenetic bursts of energy
- sharp humor in chaos
- short tracks for quick listens
- for spontaneous parties
- playful irreverence throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive pieces
- seek serious emotional depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Teri Yakimoto is Guttermouth's fourth studio album and followed their breakthrough record, Musical Monkey (1996). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its reputation for irreverent lyrics and high-octane performances, becoming a staple in the punk rock scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Use Your Mind 1:50
- 2 Trinket Trading, Tick Toting, Toothless Tired, Tramps/7T’s 2:17
- 3 Generous Portions 1:43
- 4 A Day at the Office 2:25
- 5 Teri Yakimoto 3:27
- 6 Whiskey 2:21
- 7 Lock Down 3:52
- 8 Gods Kingdom 2:29
- 9 Mark’s Ark 1:42
- 10 Room for Improvement 2:19
- 11 Casserole of Life 2:53
- 12 Thought Provoking Sonic Device 2:09
- 13 I Saw the Light 2:58
- 14 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 6:30
- 15 Under the Sea 1:10
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