Pound for the Sound | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 10 September 2001 | |||
Recorded | June–July 2001 | |||
Studio | Philia Studios, Henley-on-Thames | |||
Genre | Ska-core [1] | |||
Length | 39:24 | |||
Label | Household Name | |||
Producer | Dave Chang | |||
Capdown chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Kerrang! | [2] [ better source needed ] |
Punknews.org | [3] |
Punktastic | [4] |
Pound for the Sound is the second full-length studio album by UK ska punk band Capdown, released on 10 September 2001 by the London-based indie label Household Name Records. [5] It is the follow-up to the previous year's Civil Disobedients . The songs are a mix of hardcore and the ska-core sound. The lyrics in the album show a positive attitude towards life and lyrical themes include overcoming tough situations and racism (the song "Judgement Days"). "Dub #2" is the only instrumental. The album peaked at #43 on the UK Independent Albums Chart. [6] Pound for the Sound received critical acclaim from publications such as Kerrang! who described it as "damn near perfect" and awarded it 4 K's out of 5. [2]
All music by Capdown. All lyrics by Jake Sims-Fielding. [7]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Faith No More" | 3:31 |
2. | "What Doesn't Kill You" | 3:03 |
3. | "Strength In Numbers" | 3:34 |
4. | "Judgement Days" | 3:11 |
5. | "An A-Political Stand Of Reasons" | 4:14 |
6. | "Time To Get Out" | 3:29 |
7. | "Pound For The Sound" | 3:32 |
8. | "Dub #2" | 2:50 |
9. | "Progression vs Punk Rock" | 4:32 |
10. | "Dealer Fever" | 3:46 |
11. | "6-8-1" | 3:42 |
Total length: | 39:24 |
Credits adapted from liner notes. [2] [7]
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Country | Date | Label | Format | Catalogue number |
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United Kingdom | 10 September 2001 | Household Name Records | CD | HAUS043 [2] |
United Kingdom | 2002 | Rugger Bugger Discs | Vinyl | SEEP035LP [8] |
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