Perhaps, I Suppose...
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Rufio’s debut, Perhaps, I Suppose..., is widely considered a landmark of technical pop- punk, notable for being recorded when the band members were only 16 to 20 years old. The album is anchored by the iconic opener "Above Me," which features intricate, fast-paced guitar riffs and melodic hooks that set a high bar for the rest of the record. While critics occasionally pointed to the "whiny" vocal delivery and lower recording quality as minor drawbacks, the album’s sophisticated musicianship—particularly the complex bass lines and "maniacal" drumming—elevates it far above standard three-chord pop-punk. It remains a nostalgic cult classic, frequently praised in retrospectives for balancing aggressive, borderline-metal guitar work with sincere, emotional songwriting.