Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do
Relient K · 2003
46 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic pop-punk melodies intertwine with clever lyrics, creating a vibrant soundtrack for youthful introspection and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Love With the 80’s (Pink Tux to the Prom) — This track captures a playful nostalgia for the past, combining upbeat melodies with humorous lyrics about prom culture and trends of the 1980s.
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College Kids — A quintessential anthem for young adults, this song reflects on the carefree spirit of college life while exploring deeper themes of identity and purpose.
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Falling Out — This track balances energetic instrumentation with introspective lyrics about relationships, showcasing the band's knack for blending catchy hooks with relatable themes.
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Mood Rings — With its infectious chorus, this song cleverly addresses the complexities of emotions and relationships through the metaphor of mood rings, resonating with listeners navigating similar experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic melodies with clever lyrics, appealing to its pop-punk audience while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and punchy guitar riffs, while the second half introduces slower tracks that provide contrast.
- Several songs feature playful lyrical wordplay and humor, often addressing themes of youth and relationships in a lighthearted manner.
- The final track, 'Jefferson Aero Plane', features an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- playful, nostalgic themes
- short, engaging listening sessions
- light-hearted background enjoyment
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its clever lyrics and energetic sound, though not the most accessible.
- Career context
- Released in 2003, this album was Relient K's third studio effort, following their breakthrough record 'Mmhmm' from 2000. By this point, the band had solidified their place in the alternative rock scene, blending humor with earnestness while navigating themes of adolescence and faith.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Switchfoot· The Almost· Mae
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry 3:10
- 2 Mood Rings 3:18
- 3 Falling Out 3:51
- 4 Forward Motion 3:57
- 5 In Love With the 80’s (Pink Tux to the Prom) 3:08
- 6 College Kids 3:27
- 7 Trademark 3:54
- 8 Hoopes I Did It Again 3:12
Disc 2
- 1 Over Thinking 4:08
- 2 I Am Understood? 4:23
- 3 Getting Into You 3:24
- 4 Kids on the Street 0:26
- 5 Gibberish 1:45
- 6 From End to End 4:37
- 7 Jefferson Aero Plane
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