True Crime
Zeke · 1999
23 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenzied blast of raw energy, merging aggressive riffs with unfiltered punk ethos in just over 25 minutes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fight in the Storeroom — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its aggressive tempo and confrontational lyrics that capture Zeke's raw energy.
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Dilaudid — This song showcases a more melodic approach while still maintaining the band's signature intensity, reflecting on themes of addiction with stark honesty.
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Slut — With its provocative title and blunt lyrics, this track exemplifies Zeke's penchant for shock value while delivering a fast-paced punk anthem.
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Maybe Someday — At just 35 seconds long, this track captures the urgency of punk rock through its brevity and relentless pace, encapsulating the album's ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
True Crime delivers aggressive energy and provocative themes typical of hardcore punk, maintaining a solid but not identity.
What we noticed
- The album features 16 tracks, with most songs averaging around two minutes in length, creating a relentless pace.
- Many tracks employ abrupt tempo shifts, often transitioning from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier riffs.
- The lyrics tackle controversial themes directly and provocatively, reflecting the band's raw punk ethos.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- frenzied bursts of raw energy
- quick hits for short attention
- chaotic vibes for party atmosphere
- intense tracks for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, immersive experiences
- prefer polished, structured sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Zeke released True Crime in 1999, they were solidifying their reputation within the hardcore punk scene after their 1996 debut, Kicked in the Teeth. This album came at a moment when the band was establishing their signature sound characterized by speed and provocative lyrics, making it a pivotal point in their career trajectory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bronx· Dead Kennedys· Black Flag
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fight in the Storeroom 1:07
- 2 Donde Esta 1:49
- 3 Maybe Someday 0:35
- 4 Schmidt Valu Pack 1:33
- 5 Spoonful of Soul 1:19
- 6 Dilaudid 2:21
- 7 It's Allright 2:05
- 8 Love Gun 1:15
- 9 Holley 750 2:05
- 10 Overkill 1:15
- 11 Mystery Train 1:42
- 12 Slut 0:55
- 13 Wanna Fuck 1:23
- 14 Evil Kneivel 1:56
- 15 T-500 0:54
- 16 Raped 1:17
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