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Anthem for a New Tomorrow

Screeching Weasel · 1993

33 min · 18 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic blast of punk energy infused with sharp humor and biting social commentary.

Why this album works

'Anthem for a New Tomorrow' is significant for its critical reception, often regarded as a defining work of the pop-punk genre. It features themes of youth disenchantment and societal critique, resonating with a generation and influencing many subsequent bands within the punk revival scene.
Career context
By the time 'Anthem for a New Tomorrow' was released in 1993, Screeching Weasel had established themselves as a prominent band in the punk scene following their breakthrough album 'My Brain Hurts' in 1991. This release marked their fifth studio album and showcased a maturation in lyrical themes while maintaining their signature energetic sound, solidifying their role within the pop-punk movement that was gaining momentum during the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
25 ta Life· Terror· Sick of It All

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I'm Gonna Strangle You Standout 1:04
  • 2 Falling Apart 2:00
  • 3 Leather Jacket Standout 1:05
  • 4 Rubber Room 0:30
  • 5 Talk to Me Summer 1:55
  • 6 Inside Out 2:04
  • 7 Peter Brady 2:10
  • 8 I, Robot 2:50
  • 9 Every Night 3:44
  • 10 Totally 1:44
  • 11 Three Sides 0:45
  • 12 I Don't Wanna Be Friends 1:55
  • 13 Cancer in My Body Standout 0:53
  • 14 Thrift Store Girl 1:09
  • 15 Panic 0:12
  • 16 Trance 2:17
  • 17 Claire Monet 3:40
  • 18 A New Tomorrow 3:42

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