''Half Hour of Power'' is the debut extended play by Canadian

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band

Sum 41 Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. Originally called Kaspir, the band was formed in 1996 and currently consists of Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards), Dave Baksh (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason "Cone" McCas ...

. It was released on June 27, 2000 on Big Rig Records, a subsidiary of

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(United States), and Aquarius Records (Canada). The cover features the band's then-drummer

Steve Jocz Steve Jocz (born 23 July 1981) is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the former drummer for the Canadian rock band Sum 41. Early life Jocz formed Sum 41 in 1996 alongside Deryck Whibley. Jocz graduated from Exeter High S ...

aiming a

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gun up in the air and standing in front of an explosion in the background. Though officially an EP, ''Half Hour of Power'' may also be considered the band's debut studio album. Most of the songs featured on the EP were included as bonus tracks on Sum 41's actual debut studio album ''

All Killer No Filler ''All Killer No Filler'' is the debut studio album by Canadian rock band Sum 41, released on May 8, 2001. It was certified platinum in the United States, Canada, and in the UK. Despite mixed reviews, the album was a commercial success, peaking ...

'', which featured a re-recorded version of ''Half Hour of Powers sixth track "Summer". This is the second of three times that this song was featured on a Sum 41 album. It first appeared on their 1998 demo tape. The group originally planned to include different versions of the song on each of their albums as a joke, but scrapped the idea after ''All Killer No Filler'', as they felt that it would annoy their fanbase.

Music

Considered punk rock,

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and

pop punk Pop punk (or punk pop) is a rock music genre that combines elements of punk rock with power pop or pop. It is defined for its emphasis on classic pop songcraft, as well as adolescent and anti-suburbia themes, and is distinguished from other pu ...

, the EP also uses elements of other genres as well. The songs "Grab the Devil by the Horns and Fuck Him Up the Ass" and "Ride the Chariot to the Devil", are considered as heavy metal, both being compared to the band

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. Although "Another Time Around" was described as punk rock, the song's intro was described as "dirge-metal". The song "Second Chance for Max Headroom" sounds like the band

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and is known for having a

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part. The song "Dave's Possessed Hair/It's What We're All About" is known for having a part with elements of hip hop music. Elements of

hardcore punk Hardcore punk (also known as simply hardcore) is a punk rock music genre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. Its roots can be traced to earlier punk ...

are also featured on the EP. Described as

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, the track "T.H.T." is considered the most punk rock track on the EP.

Critical reception

Curtis Zimmermann of

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stated that "The first track, "Grab the Devil by the Horns and Fuck Him up the Ass," is a time warp. For a minute and a half the group relives the new wave of British metal and cranks out an

style tune. After a brief trip down memory lane the album quickly morphs into pop punk. The songs are well crafted and the hooks are catchy on "Make No Difference" and "Summer." But in some respects that is problematic, there was a time in the pre-

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Blink 182 Blink-182 (stylized as blink-182) is an American rock band formed in Poway, California in 1992. Their current lineup consists of bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. Though their sound has ...

years where punk defined itself by not being radio friendly. A good album, but essentially proof that turn of the millennium punk is just as much a corporate rock entity as adult contemporary."

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the EP's liner notes. ;Sum 41 * Deryck "Bizzy D" Whibley – lead vocals,

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, rapping on "Dave's Possessed Hair/It's What We're All About" * Dave "Hot Chocolate" Baksh - guitar, backing vocals, rapping on "Dave's Possessed Hair/It's What We're All About" * Jason "Cone" McCaslin – bass, backing vocals * Steve "Stevo 32" Jocz –

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percussion A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles struck, scraped or rubbed by hand or struck against another similar instrument. Exc ...

, rapping on "Dave's Possessed Hair/It's What We're All About" ;Additional musicians *Sarah McElcheran, Steven Donald - horns on "Second Chance for Max Headroom" *

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- vocals on "It's What We're All About"

Charts

Notes

References

External links

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