Top tracks — play these first
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Um Like Your Smile Is Totally Ruling Me — This track exemplifies the album's playful tone with catchy hooks and whimsical lyrics that capture a youthful exuberance.
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Africa Seems So Far Away — Spanning over ten minutes, this song showcases the band's willingness to experiment with structure and sound, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Radical Businessman — This track combines sharp social commentary with energetic instrumentation, reflecting Japanther's critique of consumer culture while retaining a punk spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful chaos for group listening
- quick bursts of energetic fun
- short tracks for spontaneous play
- late-night dance party vibes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep emotional narratives
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Japanther released 'Tut Tut, Now Shake Ya Butt' in 2009, they were already well-established in the punk rock scene, known for their DIY ethos. This album came as their fifth studio effort, showcasing a maturing sound while maintaining their signature irreverence and playful experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Death Set· No Age· Lightning Bolt
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Before the Sun Goes Down
The lyrics shift from a carefree celebration to a poignant reflection on fleeting moments.
This transition highlights a contrast between youthful joy and an awareness of life's impermanence, adding depth to the album's playful exterior.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:52
- 2 Um Like Your Smile Is Totally Ruling Me 2:11
- 3 Bumbin Rap Tapes 2:05
- 4 Bloated Corpse 2:10
- 5 Africa Seems So Far Away 10:53
- 6 The Dirge 2:44
- 7 The Windex 1:27
- 8 I the Indigene 9:19
- 9 Radical Businessman 2:22
- 10 Before the Sun Goes Down 2:07
- 11 Outro 0:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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