What a Time to Be Alive — Superchunk

A furious, hook-filled surge of political defiance and collective catharsis.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 31m

What a Time to Be Alive

3:45

Lost My Brain

1:36

Break the Glass

3:10

Bad Choices

2:54

Dead Photographers

3:18

Erasure

3:41

I Got Cut

2:48

Reagan Youth

2:22

All for You

3:27

Black Thread

4:08

Moments Worth Listening For

The explosive arrival of the title track where the dual guitars lock into a furious, buzzing sprint that sets the album's urgent, no-nonsense tone.

The soaring, defiant chorus of 'Erasure' where the distinct backing vocals of Stephin Merritt and Katie Crutchfield join in a beautiful, symbolic show of solidarity.

The frantic, sub-two-minute blast of 'Lost My Brain' where the rhythm section pushes the band into pure, unadulterated punk-rock overdrive.

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