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Released 30 years ago

The Third Rail

Railroad Jerk · 1996

44 min · 13 tracks

A raw blend of garage rock energy and punk irreverence, marked by sharp lyrics and infectious melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Clean Shirt — The opening track sets the tone with its upbeat tempo and clever wordplay, encapsulating the band's signature blend of humor and angst.
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    Objectify Me — This track stands out for its sardonic take on relationships, marrying catchy riffs with pointed social commentary that highlights the band's lyrical prowess.
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    Natalie — A standout due to its emotional depth, it shifts from the album's lighter moments to a more introspective narrative while retaining a catchy hook.
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    (I Can’t Get) No Sleep — This track showcases the band's ability to balance urgency with melody, making it a memorable anthem of late-night restlessness.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Clean Shirt 4:07
  • 2 Objectify Me 3:11
  • 3 You Forgot 3:48
  • 4 Natalie 4:20
  • 5 You Bet 4:32
  • 6 Well 4:45
  • 7 Dusty Knuckle 4:01
  • 8 Middle Child 3:13
  • 9 This Is Not to Say I Still Miss You 3:14
  • 10 Another Nite at the Bar 2:54
  • 11 (I Can’t Get) No Sleep 3:47
  • 12 Sweet Librarian 1:57
  • 13 (epilogue) 0:32

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