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Two Things at Once

Descendents · 1988

32 min · 23 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic blast of melodic hardcore punk that captures teenage angst in rapid-fire bursts.

Why this album works

This album marks a critical point for the Descendents as it features some of their most beloved tracks and helped to further popularize melodic hardcore punk. It received positive reviews upon release, and songs like 'Suburban Home' became anthems within the punk community, influencing countless bands in the genre.
Best for
short bursts of energetic fun for quick adrenaline fixes ideal for teenage angst release
Context
Released in early 1988, 'Two Things at Once' is the Descendents' third studio album, following their influential release 'Enjoy!' from 1986. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the punk scene, blending melody with raw energy, and they were steering towards a more refined sound that would resonate with a wider audience.
Stylistic neighbors
25 ta Life· Terror· Sick of It All

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Myage Standout 2:00
  • 2 I Wanna Be a Bear 0:42
  • 3 I'm Not a Loser Standout 1:28
  • 4 Parents 1:38
  • 5 Tonyage 0:56
  • 6 M-16 0:43
  • 7 I'm Not a Punk 1:04
  • 8 Catalina 1:47
  • 9 Suburban Home Standout 1:40
  • 10 Statue of Liberty 1:59
  • 11 Kabuki Girl 1:10
  • 12 Marriage 1:39
  • 13 Hope 2:00
  • 14 Bikeage 2:14
  • 15 Jean Is Dead 1:32
  • 16 My Dad Sucks 0:36
  • 17 Mr. Bass 2:06
  • 18 I Like Food 0:17
  • 19 Hey Hey 1:33
  • 20 Weinerschnitzel 0:11
  • 21 Global Probing 1:07
  • 22 Ride the Wild 2:30
  • 23 It's a Hectic World 1:54

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