Top tracks — play these first
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Good Deeds — This track showcases a sharp contrast between upbeat rhythms and cynical lyrics, encapsulating the album's overall tension between sound and message.
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Inclined to Vomit — A standout for its raw energy and visceral lyrics, this song exemplifies ADULT.'s ability to merge aggression with danceable beats.
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Plagued by Fear — This track delves into themes of anxiety and isolation, using pulsating synth lines to create a claustrophobic listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with interludes
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
- biting lyrics for introspection
- late-night contemplation and unease
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Why Bother? is ADULT.'s third studio album, following the critical success of their previous work, Gimmie Trouble. At this point in their career, they were establishing a distinctive sound that combined elements of synth-pop and punk aesthetics, further solidifying their place within the electronic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Hacker· Kraftwerk· Nitzer Ebb
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Red Herring 4:12
- 2 The Mythology of Psychosis 0:11
- 3 Good Deeds 3:37
- 4 I Feel Worse When I'm With You 2:41
- 5 The Importance of Being Folk, Part I 1:56
- 6 Inclined to Vomit 2:51
- 7 You Don't Worry Enough 3:16
- 8 Cultivation 2:12
- 9 Herd Me 3:46
- 10 R.S.x 4:13
- 11 Plagued by Fear 3:51
- 12 I Should Care 3:10
- 13 The Importance of Being Folk, Part II 0:47
- 14 Harvest 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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