15 Greatest Pop Punk Albums Of The 2000s
3. Sum 41 - All Killer, No Filler
Those of us who figured the title to Sum 41's first full-length release was either ironic or hyperbolic were in for a pleasant surprise when the final track came to a close, as we realized that this wasn't a case of false advertising. It was just the damn truth.
Clocking in at just over half an hour, All Killer, No Filler doesn't have time to get stale or wear thin. After a brief and ridiculous intro, the album kicks into high gear and stays there for the duration. "Nothing On My Back" is just a shade harder than the other pop punk bands who gained popularity from the American Pie soundtracks.
Though they wouldn't flex their technical proficiency until their next record, there were still some flourishes in the guitar work here that differentiated them their peers.
Ultimately, though, the success of All Killer, No Filler is due to one simple fact: Every song on the album is worthy of being blasted full volume on a summer day. And that, my friends, is an essential trait for any truly great pop punk album.