Age of Unreason
Bad Religion · 2019
38 min · 15 tracks · punk · melodic hardcore
Punk's urgency meets melodic complexity, capturing a defiant spirit in uncertain times.
Why this album works
'Age of Unreason' received critical acclaim for its sharp commentary on political and social themes, debuting at number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album reflects the band's enduring influence in punk rock, resonating with a generation grappling with uncertainty and disillusionment.
- Best for
- short bursts of energetic intensity defiant spirit in uncertain times quick reflections on modern anxieties
- Context
- Released in 2019, 'Age of Unreason' is Bad Religion's 17th studio album and follows their 2013 release 'True North'. At this point, the band was solidifying their legacy as punk rock stalwarts while addressing contemporary socio-political issues. Their continued relevance is marked by this album's critique of modern societal anxieties.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Green Day· Beck· Neil Young· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chaos From Within 1:50
- 2 My Sanity Standout 2:57
- 3 Do the Paranoid Style Standout 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 Standout 5:52
- 15 The Profane Rights of Man 2:07
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