What makes Throwing the Game by Lucky Boys Confusion notable?

Throwing the Game received positive reviews and helped solidify Lucky Boys Confusion's place within the pop-punk movement of the early 2000s. The album included popular tracks like 'Fred Astaire' which contributed to their growing fanbase and notable performances at festivals such as Warped Tour. Released in 2001, Throwing the Game is Lucky Boys Confusion's second studio album, following their debut, Growing Out of It. At this stage, the band was gaining traction in the Midwest music scene, blending punk influences with a pop sensibility that would define their sound.

How many songs are on Throwing the Game?

Throwing the Game has 14 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Throwing the Game

Lucky Boys Confusion · 2001

52 min · 14 tracks · punk rock

High-energy punk rock meets catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant soundtrack for youthful rebellion.

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Fred Astaire — This track showcases the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with clever lyrical storytelling, making it a standout anthem for the disaffected youth.
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Breaking Rules — Opening the album with infectious energy, this song encapsulates the rebellious spirit of teenage angst while highlighting the band's punk roots.
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Do You Miss Me (Killians) — The reflective nature of this track balances upbeat instrumentation with themes of nostalgia and longing, offering a poignant contrast within the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and performance.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and upbeat rhythms, while the second half introduces slower tracks that allow for introspection.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals between band members, creating an engaging dynamic throughout the songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
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

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1 Breaking Rules 3:25
2 40/80 4:17
3 Fred Astaire 3:57
4 Bossman 3:19
5 Do You Miss Me (Killians) 2:49
6 Child's Play 3:42
7 Dumb Pop Song 3:27
8 Not About Debra 3:54
9 Saturday Night 3:57
10 Never Like This 1:09
11 3 to 10 / CB's Caddy Part III 3:28
12 City Lights 3:39
13 One to the Right 3:24
14 Slip 7:56

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Commitment

2003

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Growing Out of It

1998

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