Released 10 years ago this October
WORRY.
Jeff Rosenstock · 2016
37 min · 17 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics, capturing the chaos of contemporary anxieties.
Top tracks — play these first
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Festival Song — This track stands out for its upbeat tempo and poignant commentary on the superficiality of modern festivals, encapsulating the album's balance between fun and seriousness.
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Staring Out the Window at Your Old Apartment — The song's reflective lyrics explore themes of nostalgia and loss, making it one of the most emotionally resonant moments on the album.
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I Did Something Weird Last Night — This track combines humor with vulnerability, showcasing Rosenstock's knack for storytelling through personal experiences that many can relate to.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
WORRY. combines energetic punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced punk to slower, more introspective moments.
- The lyrics often reflect personal anxieties and societal issues, creating a contrast between the chaotic instrumentation and thoughtful content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of frenetic energy
- cathartic release of anxiety
- reflective moments between chaos
- for spontaneous listening
- sing-along anthems for friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek polished, structured sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 14, 2016, WORRY. marked Jeff Rosenstock's first full-length release after his breakthrough album We Cool? in 2015. By this point in his career, Rosenstock was transitioning from his earlier work with Bomb the Music Industry! and establishing himself as a solo artist with a distinctive voice in the punk rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- PUP· Against Me!· The Menzingers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Begged To Explode 3:44
- 2 Pash Rash 1:43
- 3 Festival Song 2:54
- 4 Staring Out the Window at Your Old Apartment 3:22
- 5 Wave Goodnight to Me 3:00
- 6 To Be a Ghost... 4:02
- 7 Pietro, 60 Years Old 0:38
- 8 I Did Something Weird Last Night 3:11
- 9 Blast Damage Days 2:55
- 10 Bang on the Door 1:03
- 11 Rainbow 1:31
- 12 Planet Luxury 0:30
- 13 HELLLLHOOOOLE 1:46
- 14 June 21st 1:04
- 15 The Fuzz 1:59
- 16 ...While You're Alive 1:54
- 17 Perfect Sound Whatever 2:36
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