Anti-Nasty League
Pop Will Eat Itself · 2015
52 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of industrial rock and rap-infused alternative, layered with biting social commentary and aggressive rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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21st Century English Civil War — This opening track sets the tone for the album, combining aggressive instrumentals with pointed lyrics about modern societal struggles, making it a powerful statement piece.
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Mental Pollution — With its infectious hooks and thought-provoking lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's commentary on media influence and public perception, highlighting their trademark blend of humor and seriousness.
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Middle East Street Party — This song creatively juxtaposes themes of celebration and conflict, utilizing catchy melodies to address complex geopolitical issues, showcasing the band's ability to tackle heavy topics through engaging music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo engagement
- critique of modern society
- cathartic release of frustration
- invigorating energy for protests
- thought-provoking lyrical content
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek mellow background vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a long hiatus, addressing relevant social issues.
- Career context
- By the time 'Anti-Nasty League' was released in 2015, Pop Will Eat Itself had returned from a hiatus that began after their previous album 'New Noise Designed by a Sadist' in 1994. This release marked their first studio album in over two decades, showcasing an evolution in sound while retaining their signature critique of societal issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ned's Atomic Dustbin· The Prodigy· Faith No More
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 21st Century English Civil War 5:01
- 2 They Can’t Take… 3:42
- 3 Mental Pollution 4:17
- 4 Digital Meltdown 3:38
- 5 (War Inside) My Stupid Head 3:35
- 6 Set Sail for Death 5:08
- 7 Middle East Street Party 4:04
- 8 Sacrifice and Pain 3:41
- 9 Angry Man’s Deathbed 2:36
- 10 King Kisser 4:25
- 11 Watch the Bitch Blow 3:26
- 12 Director’s Cut 4:25
- 13 Smash It 4:19
What to play next
Delete Everything
2025
Continues the aggressive energy with fresh themes and sounds.
New Noise Designed by a Sadist
2011
Sets a similar chaotic tone that leads into Anti-Nasty League.
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