About this album
Where they were
Released in 2000, 'Beyond the Valley...' is The Queers' fifth studio album and marks a return to their punk roots after a period of experimentation. Following the relative success of their previous album, 'Don't Back Down', this release continued to solidify their presence in the pop-punk scene during its peak popularity.
Why it matters
The album is notable for its unabashedly crude lyrical content and has garnered a cult following, particularly among fans of underground punk music. It received positive reviews from multiple publications, helping to cement The Queers as prominent figures in the pop-punk genre and influencing subsequent bands with its edgy humor and raw sound.
Essential tracks
- "Stupid Fucking Vegan" — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of humor and aggression, tackling dietary choices with mockery that resonates with punk's anti-establishment ethos.
- "I Just Called to Say Fuck You" — With its catchy chorus and biting lyrics, this track stands out as a quintessential breakup anthem that captures the album's irreverent spirit.
- "Journey to the Center of Your Empty Fucking Skull" — This song showcases The Queers' knack for memorable hooks while critiquing shallow thinking, blending wit with punk energy effectively.
- "I Hate Your Fucking Guts" — A quintessential punk expression of disdain, this track's raw emotion and straightforwardness encapsulate the band's rebellious attitude perfectly.
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 Uncouth 1:39
- 2 Little Rich Working Class Oi Boy 1:39
- 3 Strangle the Girl 2:33
- 4 I'm Not a Mongo Anymore 1:12
- 5 Stupid Fucking Vegan 1:53
- 6 In With the Out Crowd 2:41
- 7 I Wanna Know 2:13
- 8 Journey to the Center of Your Empty Fucking Skull 2:17
- 9 I Hate Your Fucking Guts 1:35
- 10 Babyface (Boo-Hoo-Hoo) 3:30
- 11 My Cunt's a Cunt 2:02
- 12 I Just Called to Say Fuck You 2:45
- 13 Just Say Cunt 1:37
- 14 Theme From Beyond the Valley of the Assfuckers 5:10
