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A New Kind of Army

Anti-Flag · 1999

43 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk · pop-punk · street punk

Raucous guitar riffs and anthemic choruses collide with pointed political commentary in a punk rock rallying cry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, energetic bursts
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • political engagement and reflection
  • late-night contemplative moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 25, 1999, 'A New Kind of Army' was Anti-Flag's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Die for the Government'. At this point, the band was solidifying their stance within the punk scene as a politically charged collective, expanding their audience while maintaining an underground ethos. This album marked a significant moment in their evolution towards more prominent political themes in their music.
Stylistic neighbors
Rise Against· Pennywise· NOFX
If this clicks, go next to
Underground Network — Continues the political themes with a more polished sound and expanded musicality.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Tearing Everyone Down".

  • 1 Tearing Everyone Down Start here 2:55
  • 2 Captain Anarchy 2:33
  • 3 A New Kind of Army 3:41
  • 4 That’s Youth 3:13
  • 5 No Apology 2:17
  • 6 Got the Numbers 3:14
  • 7 No Difference 4:02
  • 8 I Don’t Believe 2:29
  • 9 Right On 1:22
  • 10 What You Don’t Know 2:43
  • 11 Free Nation? 2:43
  • 12 Outbreak 0:53
  • 13 Police Story 3:37
  • 14 The Consumer’s Song 2:10
  • 15 This Is NOT a Crass Song 6:00

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