About this album
Where they were
Released on October 10, 2006, 'While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets' was Cobra Starship's second studio album, following their debut 'While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets'. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from underground pop-punk to mainstream recognition, capitalizing on the popularity of dance-punk influences that characterized the mid-2000s music scene.
Why it matters
The album features the hit single 'Send My Love to the Dancefloor, I'll See You in Hell (Hey Mister DJ)', which gained significant radio play and charted on Billboard's Hot 100. It also marked a key moment in blending pop-punk with electronic elements, influencing a wave of similar artists during that time.
Essential tracks
- "Send My Love to the Dancefloor, I'll See You in Hell (Hey Mister DJ)" — This track exemplifies the album's infectious energy and catchy chorus, making it a defining anthem of the era.
- "The Church of Hot Addiction" — With its sharp lyrics and danceable beat, this track captures the band's playful critique of nightlife culture.
- "Pop-Punk Is Sooooo '05" — A self-referential take on their genre, this song highlights the band's witty approach while reflecting on pop-punk's evolution.
Release Date
October 10, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 Being From New Jersey Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry 2:06
- 2 Send My Love to the Dancefloor, I'll See You in Hell (Hey Mister DJ) 3:48
- 3 The Church of Hot Addiction 3:40
- 4 The Kids Are All Fucked Up 4:15
- 5 It's Warmer in the Basement 2:56
- 6 Keep It Simple 4:09
- 7 It's Amateur Night at the Apollo Creed! 3:08
- 8 Bring It (Snakes on a Plane) 3:14
- 9 The Ballad of Big Poppa and Diamond Girl 3:27
- 10 Pop-Punk Is Sooooo '05 3:01
- 11 You Can't Be Missed If You Never Go Away 3:21
