size doesn’t matter

Brevity is the soul of wit. – William Shakespeare, dead white guy

Who has short songs? We have short songs. Here are five succinct tracks with a total runtime of two minutes and forty-seven seconds.

Before anyone asks: Yes, I am aware of the Dead Kennedys’ “Short Songs” and Napalm Death’s record-setting “You Suffer” (under three seconds in length).

Bikini Kill – In Accordance to Natural Law (from The Singles, 1998) – Kathleen is angry.

Descendents – Weinerschnitzel (from the Fat EP, 1981) – Punk rock guys are hungry.

Phil Hundley – 30 Second Affair (from the Red Snerts compilation, 1981) – Punkabilly heartbreak.

The Raunchettes – What? Scuze Me! (from The Secret Team compilation, 1988) – She’s found out that you are a fake.

Wire – Brazil (from Pink Flag, 1977) – Great art punk did these fellows make.