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All Ages

Bad Religion · 1995

50 min · 22 tracks · punk rock

A frenetic blend of melodic punk and hardcore, echoing with socio-political commentary and raw energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Want to Conquer the World Start here — This opening track encapsulates Bad Religion's signature sound, merging catchy melodies with biting political lyrics about ambition and power dynamics.
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    Suffer — A quintessential anthem of the band's ethos, this track highlights themes of struggle and resilience through its aggressive instrumentation and poignant message.
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    21st Century (Digital Boy) — This track combines energetic punk rhythms with a critique of modern society, illustrating the band's ability to address contemporary issues while remaining musically engaging.
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    Generator — The song stands out for its infectious chorus and commentary on personal agency, reflecting Bad Religion's knack for blending accessibility with deeper philosophical questions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy bursts of rebellion
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • cathartic release through urgency
  • socio-political commentary reflection

Maybe skip if you

  • slow-paced music preference
  • long, drawn-out compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Solidified Bad Religion's reputation in punk, achieving significant commercial success.
Themes
political ambition· 21st-century critique· personal agency struggles
Career context
Released in 1995, All Ages is a compilation album that captures Bad Religion's evolution over their first decade. It follows the band's commercial peak with their critically acclaimed album Stranger Than Fiction, showcasing the breadth of their influential sound and lyrical depth during a pivotal moment in punk rock history.
Stylistic neighbors
Descendents· NOFX· Pennywise

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Suffer

    The shift from collective despair to an individual fight against suffering emphasizes personal responsibility amid chaos.

    This transition showcases a thematic depth, encouraging listeners to confront their own struggles rather than surrendering to external circumstances.

Tracklist

  • 1 I Want to Conquer the World Start here 2:17
  • 2 Do What You Want (live) 0:59
  • 3 You Are (The Government) 1:21
  • 4 Modern Man 1:52
  • 5 We’re Only Gonna Die 2:11
  • 6 The Answer 3:20
  • 7 Flat Earth Society 2:21
  • 8 Against the Grain 2:06
  • 9 Generator 3:17
  • 10 Anesthesia 2:59
  • 11 Suffer 1:47
  • 12 Faith Alone 3:31
  • 13 No Control 1:45
  • 14 21st Century (Digital Boy) 2:47
  • 15 Atomic Garden 3:10
  • 16 No Direction 3:13
  • 17 Automatic Man 1:38
  • 18 Change of Ideas 0:54
  • 19 Sanity 2:44
  • 20 Walk Away 1:47
  • 21 Best for You 1:53
  • 22 Fuck Armageddon… This is Hell (live) 2:11

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