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Released 23 years ago this November

The Biggest and the Best

Slick Shoes · 2003

44 min · 18 tracks · punk rock

A frenetic blend of melodic punk riffs and introspective lyrics, capturing the restless spirit of early 2000s youth culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Pretend to Be the Same — This opening track sets the tone with its rapid-fire rhythms and urgent vocals, encapsulating the band's signature sound and thematic concerns about identity.
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    Alone — With its more reflective lyrics paired with driving instrumentals, this track highlights the band's ability to balance personal themes with energetic punk music.
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    My Ignorance — This song features a catchy chorus and dynamic shifts that reflect the internal conflict expressed in the lyrics, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    Fall — The emotional weight of this track is conveyed through its lyrical vulnerability, combined with a melodic structure that showcases the band's growth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pretend to Be the Same 1:29
  • 2 Ruled Out 2:23
  • 3 Spleen Puncher 2:27
  • 4 I Knew 2:34
  • 5 Alone 3:14
  • 6 Angel 2:17
  • 7 Friday Night 2:27
  • 8 Last Round 2:13
  • 9 Joes Sick 1:45
  • 10 East on Tracks 2:35
  • 11 My Ignorance 3:28
  • 12 Constancy 2:13
  • 13 For Better for Worse 2:52
  • 14 Peace of Mind 2:33
  • 15 Fall 2:46
  • 16 Last 3:08
  • 17 Five o Grind 1:59
  • 18 My So Called Real World 1:40

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