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When All Else Fails

Bracket · 2000

38 min · 13 tracks · punk

A vibrant punk rock album filled with catchy hooks and an irreverent sense of humor.

Why this album works

The album received positive critical reception, particularly for its engaging songwriting and energetic performances. It helped further establish Bracket as a significant act in the pop-punk revival of the late '90s and early 2000s, contributing to the genre's evolving sound during that era.
Career context
When All Else Fails is Bracket's third studio album, released in 2000 following their previous album, 1998's And. By this time, the band had solidified their place within the punk rock scene, showcasing a blend of melodic sensibility and playful lyrics that resonated with fans of the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· Mongol Shuudan· NOFX

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Everyone Is Telling Me I’ll Never Win, If I Fall in Love With a Girl From Marin Standout 2:39
  • 2 Parade 2:22
  • 3 No Brainer 2:13
  • 4 Spazz 3:13
  • 5 Cynically Depressed Standout 3:25
  • 6 Warren’s Song Part 9 Standout 2:57
  • 7 Me Vs. World 3:21
  • 8 You/Me 2:29
  • 9 S.O.B. Story 3:21
  • 10 A Happy Song 3:59
  • 11 Suicide Note 3:10
  • 12 Yoko Oh‐no 3:46
  • 13 A Place in Time 1:58

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