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This Sinking Ship

Smoke or Fire · 2007

33 min · 12 tracks · punk

Energetic punk rock anthems blend introspective lyrics with raw, driving instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • energetic anthems for sing-alongs
  • insightful lyrics for reflection
  • short bursts of intensity
  • steady progression towards resolution

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, slower builds
  • seek standalone radio singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'This Sinking Ship' is Smoke or Fire's third studio album, following their 2005 release 'Above the Noise'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the punk rock scene and exploring more personal themes in their songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Mongol Shuudan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What Separates Us All 2:27
  • 2 The Patty Hearst Syndrome 3:00
  • 3 Melatonin 2:10
  • 4 This Sinking Ship 3:24
  • 5 Irish Handcuffs 3:27
  • 6 Little Bohemia 2:03
  • 7 I’ll Be Gone 2:34
  • 8 Shine 3:35
  • 9 Breadwinner 3:01
  • 10 Life Imitating Art 2:06
  • 11 Cars 2:00
  • 12 Folding the Pages 4:06

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