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Braid Age of Octeen Release Date: 1996 Label: Mud Records Braid's second full-length, The Age of Octeen, exudes a passion and roughness reminiscent of high school. From the boyish shouted/sung vocals to the straightforward, punk-influenced guitars to the lyrics dealing with failed relationships and memories, the album has an unpolished, garage-band energy. Although the album has that raw quality, there isn't a weak track on it. The first track, "My Baby Smokes," starts with quiet, mumbled lyrics, rolling drums, and understated guitars before bursting into wailing vocals backed by a wall of sound. "American Typewriter" is a little more complex with its tight, staccato drumming and quick guitar riffs. "Chandelier Swing" and "Autobiography" close the album on a quieter, more thoughtful note. Overall, The Age of Octeen is a solid effort that manages to capture the abandon and freedom of being 19. Tracy Frey, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 My Baby Smokes 3:15 2 Nineteen Seventy Five 3:04 3 Driver 3:42 4 Jimmy Go Swimmer 2:25 5 Movie Clock Star 5:45 6 Eulalia, Eulalia 3:50 7 Grace Car, Pt. 1 4:10 8 Harrison Ford 4:00 9 American Typewriter 3:19 10 Chandelier Swing 3:24 11 Autobiography 1:04 Releases: Year Type Label 1996 CD Mud Records

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