Top tracks — play these first
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Lonesome Town Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and themes of isolation, encapsulating the EP's blend of punk energy and emotional depth.
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Letting Go — With its driving rhythm and lyrical focus on personal growth, this track exemplifies MxPx's knack for balancing upbeat melodies with meaningful storytelling.
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Don’t Look Back — This song captures a sense of urgency and reflection, showcasing MxPx's signature sound while addressing themes of moving forward from past experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases solid punk compositions with energetic performances but lacks standout depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with fast tempos and driving guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Several songs feature dual vocal lines that create a call-and-response dynamic, enhancing the punk rock feel.
- The EP concludes with a track that features an extended instrumental outro, allowing for a gradual fade-out rather than an abrupt end.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- short bursts of youthful energy
- cathartic release in quick doses
- for group sing-alongs
- ideal for spontaneous road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, contemplative tracks
- seek slow, gradual builds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog, showcasing their evolving sound without wider recognition.
- Career context
- In 2001, MxPx released The Renaissance EP as their follow-up to the successful album The Ever Passing Moment. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their sound and expanding their audience while continuing to embrace the punk rock roots that defined them. This EP served as a bridge between their earlier work and the more polished production of future releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lagwagon· No Use for a Name· Pennywise
Tracklist
- 1 Lonesome Town Start here 2:19
- 2 Letting Go 2:21
- 3 Party II (Time to Go) 2:18
- 4 Time Will Tell 1:28
- 5 The Opposite 1:43
- 6 Don’t Look Back 2:38
- 7 Talk of the Town 1:42
- 8 The Struggle 2:01
- 9 Yuri Wakes Up Screaming 1:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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