Psychotic Youth - Alive Under The Midnight Sun

Review by Benjamin Ugoji

Alive Under The Midnight Sun: Punk Rock That Kicks You in the Teeth Psychotic Youth’s Alive Under The Midnight Sun isn’t just another punk rock album—it’s a punch to the gut, a middle finger to mediocrity, and one hell of a wild ride. Released in 2005 via Target Earth Records (outta Japan, no less), this sucker screams raw energy from start to finish. With Jorgen Westman handling most of the songwriting and Hirocky T. Wimpy dropping some liner notes for flavor, it’s clear these guys weren’t messing around when they hit record. Let’s cut to the chase—this ain’t your polished, overproduced garbage. It’s gritty, loud, and unapologetically pissed off. Two tracks stand out like sore thumbs: “Cindy I-II” and “Hot Rod Girl.” “Cindy I-II” hits you like a freight train with its relentless riffs and snarling vocals. The lyrics are sharp enough to slice through steel, telling a story that feels equal parts sleazy and desperate. You can practically smell the cheap booze and bad decisions oozing outta this track. It sticks in your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk—you hate it at first, but then you realize you kinda love it. Then there’s “Hot Rod Girl,” which is basically an anthem for anyone who’s ever revved an engine or flipped off authority figures. This tune doesn’t mess around—it grabs you by the collar and drags you along for the ride. The chorus slams into you harder than a runaway shopping cart, and before you know it, you’re singing along like a lunatic. It’s fast, furious, and damn near impossible not to headbang to. The rest of the album keeps up the pace, with bangers like “Surrender,” “Nice Girls,” and “Goldie Hawn” keeping the adrenaline pumping. Even slower moments like “Good Times Are Gone” pack an emotional punch that’ll leave you reeling. And let’s not forget “Stereo,” which wraps things up with a chaotic flourish that feels like throwing a brick through a window—messy, satisfying, and oddly beautiful. What makes Alive Under The Midnight Sun so unforgettable is how unfiltered it feels. Psychotic Youth didn’t try to reinvent the wheel—they just made sure their version had spikes on it. Listening to this album is like getting into a bar fight—you walk away bruised, breathless, and maybe missing a tooth, but holy crap, was it worth it. So here’s the kicker: if you think punk’s dead, spin this record and prepare to eat your words. Or better yet, crank it up loud enough to piss off your neighbors. Because sometimes, all you need is a little chaos to remind you you’re alive.

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Artist: Psychotic Youth
Album: Alive Under The Midnight Sun

Japan

Rock

Punk

2005

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Surrender
Let's Go
Here We Go
Hot Rod Girl
Goldie Hawn
Stereo
Somebody Should Have Told Me About That Girl
Cindy I-II
Good Times Are Gone
Hotwire My Heart
MTV
Nice Girls
Some Fun
That Girl's Alright
Kissin' Cousins
How Long Will It Take

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PSYCHOTIC YOUTH - MTV (video 1993)

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Catalog Numbers

TE-015CD

Labels

Target Earth Records

Listen online

online anhören
écouter en ligne
online luisteren
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online
kuunnella verkossa
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea

Formats

CD
Enhanced

Credits

Role	Credit
Liner Notes	Hirocky T. Wimpy
Written-By	Jorgen Westman (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 7, 8, 11 to 13, 15, 16)

Notes

Live album recorded June 24th 1999 at Höga Kusten Festival, Sweden.
Videos are in .mov-format.

About Psychotic Youth

Swedish punk rock band.

Name Vars

Psycothic Youth
The Psychotic Youth

Members

Gunnar Frick
Kent Sjöholm
Jörgen Westman
Magnus Nyberg
Charlie Claeson
Crippa
Dennis Staaf
Ulf Abrahamsson
Christian Odin
Anders Nordstrand
Roine Lundström
Nils Lund Larsen
Tommy Olsson

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Alive Under The Midnight Sun* by Psychotic Youth is a hidden gem in the punk rock scene. Released in 2005 in Japan, it blends raw energy with catchy hooks. What’s wild is that most of the tracks were written by Jorgen Westman, but Hirocky T. Wimpy added his touch with liner notes. It’s like a mixtape of rebellious vibes, featuring songs like "Hot Rod Girl" and "Goldie Hawn." Kinda funny how an album with such a midnight-themed title feels more like a high-energy ride.

Comments

lailatulbadriyahiais

2025-03-04

Awesome! Jag minns att jag hörde den här i P3 sent '93 - tidigt '94, och radioprataren efteråt kommenterade att det borde vara "P3" i stället för "MTV". ^_^

maplesmuscles

2025-03-03

I play in a band with Jörgen. PS the bands name is black tiger. We Are not so farmous yet but i hope we Will because he so awesome

wjakew

2025-03-03

We are recording a new album at the momentt (first one in 18 years), so there will be new videos coming up this winter, both live and comercial :-) Stay tuned!

karlinahprado

2025-03-03

So last weekend I was skipping through those old "Ox" (German punkrock fanzine) compilations, when I re-discovered this song, one of my favourites from the past - and I was hooked on it all weekend long. Let's check out some more stuff from this obviously great band...