Top tracks — play these first
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The Tower — This track showcases Nomeansno's ability to blend intricate time signatures with intense lyrical commentary on societal structures, reflecting their unique sound.
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Brainless Wonder — Clocking in at just over a minute, this furious burst encapsulates the band's raw energy and biting wit, making it a quintessential punk anthem.
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I Am Wrong — The closing track delves into themes of self-doubt and existentialism, blending melodic elements with a heavy instrumental backdrop that highlights the band's range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate songwriting and unique vocal delivery, making it stand out in the punk genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions, such as 'The End of All Things', which shifts from frenetic instrumentation to a more subdued section before building back up.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- frenetic bursts of energy
- sardonic humor with sharp edges
- short tracks demanding quick engagement
- chaotic rhythms that challenge focus
- explorations of existential themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, melodic flows
- want longer, immersive songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Wrong was Nomeansno's fourth studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed album, Wrong. By this point, the band had established themselves as a key player in the punk scene, known for their innovative sound that combined elements of jazz and progressive rock with hardcore punk aesthetics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fugazi· Dead Kennedys· Shellac
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It’s Catching Up 3:29
- 2 The Tower 5:11
- 3 Brainless Wonder 1:35
- 4 Tired of Waiting 1:47
- 5 Stocktaking 3:05
- 6 The End of All Things 5:11
- 7 Big Dick 3:15
- 8 Two Lips, Two Lungs and One Tongue 1:46
- 9 Rags and Bones 5:05
- 10 Oh No! Bruno! 3:06
- 11 All Lies 6:27
- 12 Life in Hell 3:54
- 13 I Am Wrong 7:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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