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Versus God

Dillinger Four · 2000

31 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

Fast-paced, irreverent punk rock that blends sharp wit and political commentary with the raw energy of underground music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Who Didn’t Kill Bambi? — This opening track encapsulates the album's satirical tone, combining a frenetic pace with biting commentary on societal norms and expectations.
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    Suckers Intl. Has Gone Public. — The track stands out with its clever wordplay and critique of commercialization in culture, reflecting the band's ability to address serious themes with humor.
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    Let Them Eat Thomas Paine. — This song merges history with punk ethos, using Thomas Paine as a symbol for revolutionary thought while showcasing Dillinger Four's knack for lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic punk with clever lyrics, making it engaging but not deeply layered.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent fast tempo across most tracks, with only one song slowing down significantly.
  • Lyrics often employ sharp wit and political commentary, delivered in a conversational style that engages the listener.
  • Several tracks incorporate abrupt shifts in dynamics, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Who Didn’t Kill Bambi? 2:06
  • 2 “Get Your Study Hall Outta My Recess.” 1:51
  • 3 Maximum Piss & Vinegar 2:17
  • 4 Last Communion 2:53
  • 5 Suckers Intl. Has Gone Public. 2:02
  • 6 Total.Fucking.Gone.Song. 2:38
  • 7 Music Is None of My Business 1:39
  • 8 Define “Learning Disorder”. 2:23
  • 9 Let Them Eat Thomas Paine. 3:10
  • 10 Shiney Things Is Good. 3:04
  • 11 J. Harris 2:00
  • 12 Q. How Many Punks Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb? 2:24
  • 13 Wrecktheplacefantastic. 2:33

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