Dischord / US / RE 2010
13-Point Program to Destroy America by Nation of Ulysses is a blistering collection of punk anthems, preaching insomnia, teenage rebellion, and sharp fashion. The album's tone is one of youthful defiance, calling for the overthrow of adult society in favor of one ruled by "cool kids." Tracks like "A Kid Who Tells on Another Kid Is a Dead Kid" and "Cool Senior High School (Fight Song)" promote unity among kids while excluding adults and "squares." Played at breakneck speed, the songs are punk gems with revolutionary rhetoric that feels both thrilling and uncertain—it's unclear whether the band is serious or mocking the indie scene. Regardless, tracks like "Look Out! Soul Is Back" and "Today I Met the Girl I'm Going to Marry" stand out as pure, infectious fun. Whether it's an earnest call for rebellion or a cheeky satire, this album is a blast, and it’s impossible not to get swept up in its energy.