Top tracks — play these first
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Two Year Plan — This opening track sets the tone with its driving rhythm and relatable themes of ambition and persistence, making it an anthem for anyone feeling stuck.
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Committee Circus — With its infectious chorus and biting critique of bureaucracy, this track encapsulates the band's sharp wit while delivering a powerful message about societal pressures.
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You Are Your Greatest Threat (The Doctor Will Serve You Now) — Closing out the album, this track merges introspection with urgent instrumentation, compelling listeners to confront personal challenges head-on as it reinforces the overall message of self-empowerment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk with introspective themes, showcasing solid songwriting and performance.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and introspective lyrics.
- Several tracks feature dual vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic quality, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- short bursts of youthful energy
- pacing that encourages repeated listens
- introspective reflections on resilience
- quick tracks for busy moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want a slow, contemplative pace
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, The New Sidewalk is Such Gold's second full-length album, following their well-received debut Misadventures in 2012. At this point, the band was solidifying their sound and expanding their audience within the punk rock scene, showcasing a maturation in both lyrical content and musical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wonder Years· New Found Glory· A Loss for Words
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Two Year Plan 2:18
- 2 Committee Circus 3:15
- 3 Storyteller 1:35
- 4 Keyhole M.O. 2:33
- 5 Another Day 2:58
- 6 Survival of the Fondest 2:16
- 7 Tell Yourself 2:29
- 8 Higher Places 2:25
- 9 Understand and Forget 2:34
- 10 Locked Out of the Magic Theater 2:43
- 11 You Are Your Greatest Threat (The Doctor Will Serve You Now) 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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