What makes These Ones Are Bitter by Ben Weasel notable?

These Ones Are Bitter received attention for its candid exploration of personal struggles and relationships, resonating with fans of punk rock. The album solidified Weasel's reputation as a solo artist and showcased his lyrical evolution, garnering favorable reviews from notable publications like Punknews.org. In 2007, Ben Weasel released These Ones Are Bitter as his first solo album after the disbandment of Screeching Weasel. This marked a significant transition in Weasel's career, showcasing his ability to craft personal narratives outside of the band’s established sound.

How many songs are on These Ones Are Bitter?

These Ones Are Bitter has 14 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

These Ones Are Bitter

Ben Weasel · 2007

37 min · 14 tracks · punk rock

Raw punk energy meets introspective lyrics, creating a blend of urgency and vulnerability throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Let Freedom Ring — This opening track encapsulates the album’s punk ethos with its brisk tempo and biting lyrics that set the tone for Weasel's introspective journey.
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Sour All Over — With catchy hooks and a driving rhythm, this track exemplifies Weasel's knack for blending humor with darker themes, making it memorable.
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In a Bad Place — The closing track delivers a raw emotional punch, reflecting on despair while maintaining an infectious energy that resonates deeply.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album combines raw punk energy with introspective lyrics, showcasing Weasel's evolution as a solo artist.

What we noticed

Several tracks feature repetitive lyrical motifs that emphasize emotional struggles, creating a sense of urgency and introspection.
The instrumentation is characterized by straightforward guitar riffs and driving rhythms, typical of punk rock, but with moments of melodic variation.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Let Freedom Ring 2:29
2 In a Few Days 1:57
3 Got My Number 2:22
4 Happy Saturday 2:41
5 Sour All Over 2:26
6 The First Day of Spring 3:06
7 Blue Is the Ocean 3:32
8 Affected by You 2:53
9 Jeanette 2:22
10 Addition by Subtraction 2:07
11 Give It Time 3:03
12 Summer's Always Gone Too Soon 1:49
13 In a Bad Place 3:48
14 Only in November 3:21

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