Undead 'n' Live
Nekromantix · 2000
49 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
A raucous blend of punk rock and psychobilly, infused with dark humor and relentless energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nice Day for a Resurrection — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and playful lyrics about life after death, embodying the band's signature dark humor.
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Demons are a Girl's Best Friend — This track cleverly intertwines themes of love and horror, showcasing Nekromantix's knack for blending romance with macabre imagery in an upbeat punk format.
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Howlin' at the Moon — A standout cover that pays homage to classic rock influences while maintaining the band's distinct psychobilly flair, contributing to the album's eclectic sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk rock with psychobilly influences, maintaining a lively pace throughout.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo, with most tracks maintaining a fast-paced rhythm that rarely dips below mid-tempo.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the energetic and interactive feel of the performances.
- The last three tracks shift slightly in tone, introducing more melodic elements while still retaining the punk rock energy.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless energy for dancing
- dark humor for playful listeners
- short bursts of excitement
- party atmosphere with friends
- cathartic sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, slow tempos
- seek deep lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Undead 'n' Live' is Nekromantix's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Brought Back to Life'. At this stage, the band was solidifying their reputation within the psychobilly genre, showcasing their signature sound while engaging a growing fanbase in the underground music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tiger Army· Social Distortion· The Cramps
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nice Day for a Resurrection 4:33
- 2 Devil Smile 5:08
- 3 Bloody Holiday 5:47
- 4 Howlin' at the Moon 3:11
- 5 Demons are a Girl's Best Friend 6:20
- 6 Nekromantik Baby 2:38
- 7 Hellbound 2:13
- 8 Brain Error 3:36
- 9 Graveyard in Your Memory 3:05
- 10 Motorpsycho 2:30
- 11 Nekrofelia 2:48
- 12 Ride Danny Ride 3:52
- 13 Survive or Die 4:04
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