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The Aberrant Years

Feedtime · 2012

163 min · 65 tracks · punk rock

A raw and relentless punk rock experience blending chaotic energy with sardonic wit and gritty Australian sensibilities.

Top tracks — play these first

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    searching the desert — This track encapsulates the album's blend of relentless energy and introspective lyrics, reflecting on themes of isolation and existential musings amidst chaotic instrumentation.
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    doesn't time fly — With its driving rhythm and clever lyrical commentary, this track stands out as a testament to Feedtime's ability to combine humor with punk ethos, capturing fleeting moments of life.
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    i wonder what's the matter with papa's little angel child — This song showcases Feedtime's knack for storytelling through vivid imagery and dark humor, making it a standout example of their unique narrative style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Foothills
Higher than 44% of albums we've rated

The album delivers a raw punk experience with energetic performances and a chaotic structure, appealing to genre enthusiasts.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of distorted guitars and aggressive drumming throughout, creating a relentless sonic barrage.
  • Vocals often employ a shouted delivery with minimal melodic variation, emphasizing the raw energy over lyrical complexity.
  • The sequencing includes abrupt transitions between tracks, maintaining an unpredictable flow that mirrors the chaotic nature of punk.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • doesn't time fly

    The song features a moment where the narrative shifts from reflection to direct engagement with time itself, questioning its passage.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 ha ha 2:46
  • 2 fastbuck 2:39
  • 3 all down 3:12
  • 4 searching the desert 2:50
  • 5 doesn't time fly 3:24
  • 6 dead crazy 3:37
  • 7 don't like 2:33
  • 8 f♯ 2:50
  • 9 clowns 1:54
  • 10 gee 3:04
  • 11 southside johnny 2:17
  • 12 i wonder what's the matter with papa's little angel child 3:58
  • 13 i wanna ride 4:26
  • 14 small talk 2:38
  • 15 don't tell me 2:36

Disc 2

  • 1 shovel 2:38
  • 2 rock n roll 2:27
  • 3 mother 2:03
  • 4 more than love 1:56
  • 5 george 2:51
  • 6 nobody's fault but mine 2:11
  • 7 fractured 2:42
  • 8 love me 2:04
  • 9 baby baby 1:59
  • 10 nice 1:57
  • 11 shoeshine shuffle 2:40
  • 12 gun 'em down 1:50
  • 13 dog 2:32
  • 14 curtains 4:24
  • 15 safari 0:59
  • 16 rumble 2:51
  • 17 plymouth car is a limousine 1:34

Disc 3

  • 1 fun fun fun 1:52
  • 2 if you cant 1:44
  • 3 last time 1:50
  • 4 hear me calling 2:21
  • 5 h.d. 1:20
  • 6 i don't wanna go out 1:51
  • 7 lightnings girl 2:46
  • 8 sad lonely & blue 1:58
  • 9 pure religion 3:11
  • 10 play with fire 2:18
  • 11 loudmouth 1:22
  • 12 we've gotta get out of this place 1:59
  • 13 paint it black 3:16
  • 14 street fighting man 1:52
  • 15 ann 2:11
  • 16 take the buick 1:45
  • 17 buffalo bob 1:51
  • 18 small talk 2:18
  • 19 don't tell me 2:12
  • 20 ann (au go go mix) 2:06

Disc 4

  • 1 motorbike girl 2:28
  • 2 possum 2:58
  • 3 drag your dog 2:04
  • 4 ever again 3:06
  • 5 highway 2:23
  • 6 confused blues 4:21
  • 7 i'll be rested 3:00
  • 8 pumping a line 3:21
  • 9 meter 2:05
  • 10 social suction 2:10
  • 11 trouble 2:13
  • 12 valve frank 2:19
  • 13 arse 3:50

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