Time Bomb
Buckcherry · 2001
57 min · 16 tracks · hard rock
A raw blend of gritty riffs and rebellious lyrics captures the essence of early 2000s hard rock swagger.
Top tracks — play these first
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Frontside Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Ridin’ — This track became one of Buckcherry's signature hits, with its catchy chorus and driving beat embodying the band's bold style. Its popularity helped catapult the album into mainstream recognition.
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Time Bomb — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of chaos and urgency, with explosive guitar riffs that mirror the lyrical content about living on the edge. It stands out for its anthemic quality and energetic performance.
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Porno Star — With provocative lyrics and a catchy hook, this track exemplifies Buckcherry's unapologetic approach to songwriting, combining humor and rawness that defines much of their work. Its boldness is reflective of early 2000s rock culture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures early 2000s hard rock energy but lacks strong cohesion and depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a high-energy tone that persists through much of the album.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word segments or interludes, such as the track '(Segue) Helpless', which disrupts the flow but adds a unique texture.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing throughout
- raw, energetic listening sessions
- immersive live performance experience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Includes hit single 'Ridin'' that contributed to wider recognition.
- Themes
- early 2000s rock culture· living on the edge· provocative lyrics
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Time Bomb is Buckcherry's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and sophomore effort, 'Time Bomb'. At this point in their career, the band was riding the wave of early success, aiming to solidify their presence in the hard rock scene after gaining attention with their previous hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hinder· Papa Roach· Puddle of Mudd
Tracklist
- 1 Frontside Start here 3:24
- 2 Ridin’ 3:40
- 3 Time Bomb 4:09
- 4 Porno Star 3:20
- 5 Place in the Sun 3:07
- 6 (Segue) Helpless 4:50
- 7 Underneath 2:38
- 8 Slit My Wrists 4:00
- 9 Whiskey in the Morning 2:29
- 10 You 4:04
- 11 Slamin’ 2:58
- 12 Fall 2:42
- 13 Lit Up (live version) 5:15
- 14 Fastback 69 (live version) 3:48
- 15 Good Things (studio version) 2:59
- 16 Open My Eyes 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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