A Document of Dissent: 1993-2013
Anti-Flag · 2014
79 min · 26 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw, relentless outpouring of punk energy channels fierce political dissent and grassroots activism through aggressive riffs and rallying cries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Die for the Government Start here — This track encapsulates the band's core ethos by fiercely rejecting authoritarianism and celebrating dissent, making it a staple of their live shows.
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Fuck Police Brutality — This song directly confronts systemic violence and the abuse of power, resonating strongly during times of civil unrest.
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Turncoat — An anthem about betrayal and accountability in politics, this track has become emblematic of Anti-Flag’s anti-establishment stance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A compilation that captures Anti-Flag's political fervor but lacks the cohesive flow of a studio album.
What we noticed
- Tracks often begin with aggressive guitar riffs that are quickly joined by driving drums and shouted vocals.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing the rallying nature of the lyrics.
- The sequencing maintains a high energy level throughout, with only brief moments of respite between tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent anthems for social change
- wave-like pacing with dynamic energy
- short bursts of raw intensity
- communal sing-alongs with friends
- cathartic release of frustration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow background music
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A retrospective compilation that highlights Anti-Flag's political themes over two decades.
- Themes
- political dissent· police brutality protests· anti-establishment anthems
- Career context
- Released in 2014, A Document of Dissent: 1993-2013 compiles Anti-Flag's politically charged anthems spanning two decades of their career. This album serves as a retrospective, showcasing their evolution from influential hardcore punk roots to mainstream recognition, following the release of their acclaimed album The Bright Lights of America in 2008.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rise Against· Pennywise· NOFX
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Can Kill the Protester, but You Can't Kill the Protest
The moment shifts from individual loss to a collective uprising, emphasizing resilience against oppression.
This transition highlights the distinction between silencing voices and extinguishing movements, reinforcing the ongoing struggle for justice.
Tracklist
- 1 Die for the Government Start here 3:38
- 2 Fuck Police Brutality 2:20
- 3 Tearing Everyone Down 2:53
- 4 A New Kind of Army 3:43
- 5 That's Youth 3:06
- 6 Angry, Young and Poor 2:43
- 7 This Machine Kills Fascists 1:37
- 8 Underground Network 4:04
- 9 Spaz's House Destruction Party 3:03
- 10 911 for Peace 3:35
- 11 Turncoat 2:10
- 12 Rank n File 3:47
- 13 Power to the Peaceful 2:57
- 14 Death of a Nation 1:54
- 15 You Can Kill the Protester, but You Can't Kill the Protest 2:33
- 16 The Press Corpse 3:19
- 17 Hymn for the Dead 3:37
- 18 1 Trillion Dollar$ 2:27
- 19 This Is the End 3:11
- 20 Cities Burn 3:01
- 21 Good and Ready 3:58
- 22 The Bright Lights of America 3:32
- 23 Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C. (Sheep in Shepherd's Clothing) 2:51
- 24 The Economy Is Suffering... Let It Die 3:40
- 25 This Is the New Sound 2:47
- 26 Broken Bones 3:01
If this landed
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Shares fierce political themes and aggressive punk energy with anthemic choruses.
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Against Me!
Explores personal and societal dissent through raw, emotive punk instrumentation.
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Propagandhi
Merges complex political critiques with fast-paced punk sounds and thought-provoking lyrics.
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