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The Secondman's Middle Stand

Mike Watt · 2004

53 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · punk

A frenetic blend of punk energy and hard rock grit, pulsating with Mike Watt's signature bass-driven sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'The Secondman's Middle Stand' marked Mike Watt's first studio album after his recovery from a serious health issue. This album followed his well-regarded work with The Minutemen and fIREHOSE, situating Watt firmly in the punk rock landscape while showcasing his evolution as a solo artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Minutemen· The Stooges· Fugazi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Boilin’ Blazes 5:30
  • 2 Puked to High Heaven 3:15
  • 3 Burstedman 5:55
  • 4 Tied a Reed ’Round My Waist 5:59
  • 5 Pissbags and Tubing 6:17
  • 6 Beltsandedman 6:40
  • 7 The Angels Gate 6:32
  • 8 Pluckin’, Pedalin’ and Paddlin’ 7:02
  • 9 Pelicanman 5:58

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