''Such Friends Are Dangerous'' is the second and final studio

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punk rock band

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, released on April 24, 1995 by

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. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics.

Critical reception

''Such Friends Are Dangerous'' received generally positive reviews. Jimmy Draper of

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said that the album is "full of violently emotional catharsis", citing the songs "This Is Not Your Wedding Song" and "The Drop Dead Look" as the "startling centerpieces." Prominent music critic

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gave the album a 1 star honorable mention, commenting "

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finds her scream." J. Neo of ''Puncture'' praised the vocal interplay between Becca Albee and Brownstein, stating that "the way they trade lines and finish each other's songs is electrifying."

Track listing

# "5 Acres" – 2:03 # "Forever Fired" – 3:14 # "Watchmaker" – 3:08 # "I'd Rather Eat Glass" – 2:56 # "Deactur H.S." – 2:20 # "This Is Not Your Wedding Song" – 4:28 # "The Drop Dead Look" – 1:47 # "Designated Shotgun" – 2:28 # "Getoff" – 2:34 # "Nervousness Never Fades" – 2:27 # "Special Guest, Me" – 2:10 # "Framed" – 2:14 # "She Wants 3-D" – 2:29

Personnel

*Becca Albee (vocals, guitar) *

(guitar, vocals) *Curtis James (drums)

References

{{Authority control 1995 albums Kill Rock Stars albums Excuse 17 albums