About this album
Where they were
Released in 2000, 'So Much for the Ten Year Plan' marked Therapy?'s sixth studio album during a period of transition post their commercial peak with 'Troublegum' (1994). At this time, the band was experimenting with a heavier sound and deeper lyrical themes while navigating the evolving landscape of alternative music in the UK.
Why it matters
This album is significant for its exploration of darker themes and complex emotions, which resonated with fans and critics alike. It achieved notable chart placements in the UK, further establishing Therapy? as a staple in the alternative rock scene at the turn of the millennium.
Essential tracks
- "Screamager" — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its frenetic energy and biting commentary on youth culture, showcasing the band's signature blend of aggression and melody.
- "Die Laughing" — A standout track that combines catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, illustrating the band's ability to balance dark themes with accessible songwriting.
- "Teethgrinder" — This song exemplifies Therapy?'s noise rock roots, featuring relentless riffs and a driving rhythm that captures their raw sonic intensity.
- "Ten Year Plan" — 'Ten Year Plan' serves as a reflective closing track that encapsulates the album's themes of uncertainty and ambition, offering a poignant finish.
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Screamager 2:41
- 2 Bad Karma Follows You Around 4:06
- 3 Die Laughing 2:48
- 4 Meat Abstract 3:46
- 5 Straight Life 4:47
- 6 Teethgrinder 3:25
- 7 Fat Camp 4:29
- 8 Stories 2:52
- 9 Nausea 3:56
- 10 Six Mile Water 6:19
- 11 Church of Noise 3:05
- 12 He's Not That Kind of Girl 3:25
- 13 Diane 4:00
- 14 Nowhere 2:26
- 15 Potato Junkie 3:07
- 16 Ten Year Plan 5:14
Disc 2
- 1 Evil Elvis 2:20
- 2 Bloody Blue 1:10
- 3 Summer of Hate 2:28
- 4 Isolation (Consolidated mix) 4:27
- 5 Where Eagles Dare 2:27
- 6 Lunacy Booth (string version) 4:58
