Age of Unreason
Bad Religion · 2019
38 min · 15 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of melodic hardcore and punk rock, underscored by urgent political themes and introspective lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chaos From Within Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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My Sanity — This track encapsulates the album's theme of mental strife and societal chaos, blending catchy melodies with incisive lyrics that critique contemporary anxieties.
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Do the Paranoid Style — A direct response to political paranoia, this track employs a driving rhythm and sharp wit to satirize fear-based ideologies prevalent in modern discourse.
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What Tomorrow Brings / The Kids Are Alt-Right — This lengthy track serves as a powerful statement on the rise of right-wing extremism, combining reflective verses with an urgent call to action against divisive narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk elements with pointed lyrics, reflecting both urgency and introspection.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a rapid tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, such as 'End of History' which shifts from a melodic section to a faster-paced conclusion.
- Lyrically, the album frequently employs direct address and rhetorical questions, engaging listeners in its political themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Known within its scene. 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
- short bursts of energetic intensity
- defiant spirit in uncertain times
- quick reflections on modern anxieties
- engaging sing-alongs with urgency
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive tracks
- seek mellow, slow-paced music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with sharp political themes in a mature sound.
- Themes
- political paranoia· societal chaos· right-wing extremism
- Career context
- Released in 2019, 'Age of Unreason' is Bad Religion's 17th studio album, arriving five years after their previous work, 'True North'. The band continues to explore their signature sound while reflecting on contemporary socio-political issues, marking a consistent evolution in their lyrical focus as they remain a relevant voice in punk music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Descendents· NOFX· Pennywise
Tracklist
- 1 Chaos From Within Start here 1:50
- 2 My Sanity 2:57
- 3 Do the Paranoid Style 1:45
- 4 The Approach 2:25
- 5 Lose Your Head 2:50
- 6 End of History 2:47
- 7 Age of Unreason 2:40
- 8 Candidate 2:45
- 9 Faces of Grief 1:04
- 10 Old Regime 2:42
- 11 Big Black Dog 2:06
- 12 Downfall 2:36
- 13 Since Now 1:43
- 14 What Tomorrow Brings / The Kids Are Alt-Right 5:52
- 15 The Profane Rights of Man 2:07
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Victory Lap
Propagandhi
Shares urgent political themes and a melodic hardcore sound with introspective lyrical depth.
Never Gonna Die
Pennywise
Maintains a similar frenetic energy and socio-political critique wrapped in punk rock melodies.
American Spring
Anti-Flag
Explores contemporary political issues with a fast-paced punk aesthetic and passionate lyricism.
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