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Noise from the Basement

Skye Sweetnam

Album 2004

About this album

Sound: "Energetic pop-punk anthems collide with catchy hooks and youthful angst in a vibrant debut."

Where they were

Released on September 21, 2004, 'Noise from the Basement' is Skye Sweetnam's debut album after transitioning from a child artist to a pop-punk figure. At this point in her career, she was aiming to establish herself as a serious musician, stepping away from earlier work that focused more on bubblegum pop aesthetics.

Why it matters

'Noise from the Basement' received positive reviews for its infectious energy and helped define the mid-2000s pop-punk sound. The album's lead single, 'Tangled Up in Me,' became a commercial success, charting on Billboard's Hot 100 and solidifying Sweetnam's position within the genre.

Essential tracks

  • "Tangled Up in Me" — This track showcases Sweetnam’s catchy songwriting and energetic vocal delivery, capturing the essence of her pop-punk style.
  • "I Don’t Really Like You" — With its playful lyrics and driving rhythm, this song perfectly encapsulates teenage disillusionment while remaining irresistibly fun.
  • "Heart of Glass" — A cover of Blondie's classic, Sweetnam puts a fresh twist on it, blending nostalgia with her own youthful flair and making it stand out among originals.

Release Date

September 21, 2004

Artist Origin

Canada

Tracklist

  1. 1 Number One 2:43
  2. 2 Billy S. 2:14
  3. 3 Tangled Up in Me 2:42
  4. 4 I Don’t Really Like You 2:54
  5. 5 I Don’t Care 3:36
  6. 6 Heart of Glass 3:01
  7. 7 Sharada 2:37
  8. 8 It Sucks 2:20
  9. 9 Fallen Through 3:41
  10. 10 Hypocrite 2:57
  11. 11 Unpredictable 3:09
  12. 12 Shot to Pieces 2:02
  13. 13 Smoke + Mirrors 3:23
  14. 14 Split Personality 2:05