We Should Have Gone to University
Reuben · 2009
208 min · 74 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics wrapped in catchy alternative rock melodies.
Why this album works
'We Should Have Gone to University' received positive reviews for its lyrical depth and energetic sound, positioning Reuben as influential figures within the British math rock scene. The album's standout track, 'Scared of the Police,' became particularly noted for its commentary on authority and youth culture, resonating with listeners during a time of social unrest.
- Career context
- Released on August 24, 2009, 'We Should Have Gone to University' is Reuben's third studio album, following their 2005 debut 'Racecar is Racecar Backwards.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and audience after a successful tour, establishing themselves within the UK alternative rock scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Alpha Signal Seven 2:37
- 2 Words From Reuben 4:03
- 3 Crimson 3:15
- 4 Death of a Star 3:31
- 5 Shambles 2:07
- 6 Scared of the Police Standout 2:48
- 7 Eating Only Apples 1:58
- 8 Wooden Boy 2:57
- 9 Stux (Tell Me It’s Alright) Standout 2:54
- 10 Stealing Is Easy 2:21
- 11 Banner Held High 2:10
- 12 Lissom Slo 2:30
- 13 Let’s Stop Hanging Out Standout 2:42
- 14 Alpha Signal Five 2:18
- 15 Numb at Four in the Morning 3:04
- 16 Worn to Be Seen 3:04
- 17 Catch 3:38
- 18 Stuck in My Throat 3:23
- 19 Doll Fin 4:26
- 20 Scared of the Police (live) 3:34
- 21 Once 3:06
- 22 Glitterskin 3:15
- 23 Ways of Staying Pure 2:54
- 24 Miffy in Auschwitz (live) 3:09
- 25 Enemy 3:00
Disc 2
- 1 Scared of the Police (Sheldon version) 3:24
- 2 Don’t Die 3:25
- 3 Seated Near 3:32
- 4 No Exit Wound 3:44
- 5 Victim 2:50
- 6 Approaching by Stealth 3:15
- 7 Karin 3:34
- 8 Feel Good Inc. (live) 3:37
- 9 Two Kicks in the Mouth (live) 3:22
- 10 Blitzkrieg 3:41
- 11 Girls on Top 3:00
- 12 What’s Good for Me 3:07
- 13 Push 2:28
- 14 The Weight of the World 2:45
- 15 Christmas Is Awesome 2:04
- 16 Suffocation of the Soul (live) 6:58
- 17 Agony/Agatha (live) 2:49
- 18 The Hand That Feeds (live) 3:17
- 19 Deadly Lethal Ninja Assassin (acoustic) 6:06
- 20 Red Machine 1:56
- 21 Shambles (long version) 5:22
- 22 The Last Time 3:56
Disc 3
- 1 Wooden Boy
- 2 Scared of the Police Standout
- 3 Stux
- 4 Let’s Stop Hanging Out Standout
- 5 Stuck in My Throat
- 6 Freddy Kreuger
- 7 Moving to Blackwater
- 8 Blamethrower
- 9 A Kick in the Mouth
- 10 Keep It to Yourself
- 11 Blood, Bunny, Larkhall
- 12 Deadly Lethal Ninja Assassin
- 13 Christmas Is Awesome
- 14 Cities on Fire
- 15 Blitzkrieg
- 16 [Intro]
- 17 Blamethrower
- 18 Blood, Bunny, Larkhall
- 19 Every Time a Teenager Listens to Drum & Bass a Rockstar Dies
- 20 Keep It to Yourself
- 21 Cities on Fire
- 22 Lights Out
- 23 Stuck in My Throat
- 24 [Outro]
- 25 [In the Studio] 12:37
- 26 [Europe Tour] 27:01
- 27 [Interview] 15:16
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