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A Benefit for Victims of Violent Crime

Anti-Flag · 2007

27 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk · pop-punk · street punk

Raw and urgent, this album channels punk's rebellious spirit into a heartfelt call for justice and awareness.

Why this album works

This album is significant not only as a charity release but also as a reflection of Anti-Flag's commitment to social issues surrounding violent crime. It features live performances that emphasize their grassroots approach, garnering attention for supporting victims and raising funds for related causes. The album showcases the band's enduring influence on the punk rock community and their ability to mobilize fans around pressing societal concerns.
Best for
raw urgency in every track brief bursts of energetic rebellion engaged participation with anthemic calls
Context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'A Benefit for Victims of Violent Crime' came shortly after Anti-Flag's mainstream breakthrough with 'The Terror State' in 2003. By this point, the band had solidified their position as prominent voices within the punk scene, using their music to address political issues directly and engage fans in activism.
Stylistic neighbors
NOFX· PUP· Grade 2

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 No Paradise Standout 3:13
  • 2 Oh, Katrina (interlude) 0:22
  • 3 No Future 2:35
  • 4 Anthem for the New Millenium Generation 3:05
  • 5 Corporate Rock Still Sucks Standout 1:51
  • 6 John Ashcroft Was a Nazi (interlude) 0:09
  • 7 Marc Defiant 1:10
  • 8 No Borders, No Nations (live) 2:59
  • 9 1 Trillion Dollar$ (live) 2:49
  • 10 Turncoat (live) 2:19
  • 11 The Project for a New American Century (live) 3:38
  • 12 911 for Peace (live) 3:27

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