The Presidents of The United States of America

The Presidents Of The United States Of America

1995

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Genres: Rock Styles: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock

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The Presidents of the United States of America is the self-titled debut studio album by the American alternative rock band The Presidents of the United States of America, released on March 10, 1995, via PopLlama Records. Columbia Records signed the band shortly after its release to handle increased distribution for the album. Released during the grunge and punk music breakthrough-era, the album produced four singles—"Kitty", "Lump", "Peaches" and "Dune Buggy"—helping the group gain mainstream popularity. The Presidents of the United States of America received positive reviews, and has been certified triple Platinum by the RIAA.

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Mar 26 2026 Author

Is this album by The Presidents of The United States of America something you should hear before you die? No, of course not. It's nothing new and the amusing lyrics get boring after a while. But it is a lot of fun and after hearing it for the first time in almost 25 years, I gave it another spin while screaming out half of the lyrics.

Mar 26 2026 Author

This album has all of the Presidents of the United States of America's hits on it.... Lump, Peaches, Kitty, Boll Weevil, Dune Buggy...... Alt rock that doesn't take itself seriously at all. Kinda similar to the quirkiness of Primus. I think my first exposure to Presidents of the USA was through Weird Al's parody of Lump (his song was called Gump.... It was on his album Bad Hair Day). Favourite songs: Lump, Peaches, Feather Pluckn, Dune Buggy, Kick Out the Jams, Back Porch, Naked and Famous, Boll Weevil, Kitty, Candy, Confusion, Candy Cigarette, Carolyn's Booty Least favourite songs: Wake Up, Stranger 5/5

Mar 30 2026 Author

Some time ago, in the official 1001 list, I gave a 5-star rating to a band/album named "The United States Of America". When this album started, I was really afraid to give another 5 stars, and now I'm giving it to the President. It'd be a shame to me to praise a country like that so much 🙃, especially in 2026. Happily (?), this one was a good album, but it ends up not being a bit repetitive and derivative to my ears.

Mar 22 2026 Author

It’s possible I have heard this album before… it was up my alley in the mid-90s but I never purchased it. It’s certain that I knew several songs from the album. Listening this time, I was blown away by how good Lump sounds! Really a fantastic track. I also was completely enamored by “Kitty” and I had “Peaches” on a mix tape or something because I heard that fairly often. Great album, great representative of that mid-90s sound!

Mar 23 2026 Author

No-nonsense rock music. Very straightforward and enjoyable.

Mar 21 2026 Author

4.5

Mar 21 2026 Author

I remember these guys at the time. They were fresh and quirky. They still are and I still like them.

Mar 23 2026 Author

Fun, upbeat songs!

Mar 25 2026 Author

All-nonsense rock music, and we like that. Slightly punk-adjacent rock music singing about cocks and balls and whatever, and we like that.

Mar 26 2026 Author

There is nothing more dangerous than some folks who know music making music and confident enough to be wackadoodles about it

Mar 25 2026 Author

My high school debate teacher played ‘Peaches’ for us once and it kinda changed my whole outlook on what songs could be about. This LP is at its best when it cranks the guitars to the max, and occupies a pretty distinct niche with its grungy feel yet tongue-in-cheek attitude. Some of the lyricism hasn’t aged well, though, and not every track hits memorably throughout. Still, this is still a unique listen even to this day and feels worthy of recognition here on the list.

Mar 25 2026 Author

I certainly get the appeal - it's tidily performed and catchy, and I'd never object to listening to some. At length it wears on me, primarily I think because lyrically it is essentially free of content.

Mar 26 2026 Author

Rating: 6/10 Best songs: We are not going to make it, Body

Mar 27 2026 Author

Pretty nice

Mar 27 2026 Author

This band seems very silly and very ridiculous. Definitely having a good time, very much fit a mid 90s vibe. I remember a couple of these songs. Enjoyable enough to listen to today.

Mar 30 2026 Author