Volume 2
The Bouncing Souls · 2020
36 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
Energetic punk rock anthems blend introspective lyrics with catchy melodies and a raw, unpolished edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hopeless Romantic — This track encapsulates the album's spirit with its blend of fast-paced rhythms and clever lyrics about love's complexities, showcasing the band's signature style.
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Gone — With its poignant themes of loss and nostalgia, this song stands out through its emotional depth paired with infectious energy, highlighting the band's lyrical maturity.
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Kids and Heroes — This anthem reflects youthful ideals and aspirations, resonating with listeners through its relatable storytelling and driving punk instrumentation, embodying the band's ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk with reflective moments but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets an energetic tone, followed by a mid-tempo song that introduces a more reflective mood.
- Several tracks feature sing-along choruses and layered vocal harmonies, creating anthemic moments throughout the record.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the earlier energy and allowing for introspection.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- short bursts of youthful energy
- playful anthems for gatherings
- cathartic sing-alongs with friends
- upbeat tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- want slow-paced introspection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in the catalog that doesn't fit a more prominent role.
- Career context
- Volume 2 is The Bouncing Souls' ninth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, Ghosts on the Boardwalk in 2015. At this point in their career, they were celebrating over two decades of music while returning to their roots with a vibrant sound that resonates with both long-time fans and new listeners alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Menzingers· Against Me!· Rise Against
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Argyle 2:42
- 2 Gone 4:20
- 3 Late Bloomer 2:53
- 4 Simple Man 3:57
- 5 Hopeless Romantic 3:07
- 6 Kids and Heroes 3:07
- 7 Favorite Everything 3:10
- 8 Highway Kings 3:15
- 9 World on Fire 2:21
- 10 Say Anything 1:57
- 11 Ghosts on the Boardwalk 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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