Birthing Hips’ live album, Live at Skool, is a beautifully chaotic gallery showcasing the best art punk Boston has to offer. But instead of a stuffy, sterile gallery where you’re afraid to even breath near the exhibits, this album is a museum that invites interaction, emotion, and probably some dancing, too.

“Hello Hello” basks on a ledge that overlooks west coast pop—there seems to be a trace of influence in the songs, yet the style of the song remains independent when laced with shrieks and chaotic guitar noise. Right after, “Up Ramp” appears to take a mellow turn from the chaos into a calming ballad…until it abruptly morphs into a chorus that is fitting of a punk show in a sweaty basement.

The variety continues in “What Am I Today.” The initial sound sends you on a nostalgic trip to the ‘90’s. Ska is the first word that comes to mind, but it launches into a catchy and loud chorus that echoes that of an alt pop tune of the same decade.

Standing out among the nine songs of the live set is “Audrey.” It’s snarky, forceful, and fueled with energy and emotion. Each individual piece of the song is memorable, from the dancing vocal melody to the heavy bass and drum lines in the verse to the sharp, striking guitar line that pulls the song to its instrumental chorus. The parts are disjointed, but somehow layer in a way that is charmingly harmonious.

Nothing about this album is predictable. You expect a ballad, you get a punk tune. You expect a chorus, and you find yourself in the middle of an extended verse. You can wander through the twists and turns of this album, and you will always catch additional nuances each time you listen. In that respect, Live at Skool remains endlessly fresh, intriguing, and colorful for any admirer of this art punk masterpiece.