Arise!
Amebix · 1985
50 min · 11 tracks · crust punk
Amebix's Arise! blends raw crust punk energy with haunting melodies and incisive socio-political commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Moor — The opening track sets an atmospheric tone with its eerie melodies and menacing lyrics, effectively establishing the album's emotional intensity.
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Fear of God — This track captures Amebix's signature blend of aggressive instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics, exploring themes of fear and societal control.
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Arise! — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos, with powerful riffs and a call to action that resonates deeply within the punk community.
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Drink and Be Merry — With its anthemic chorus and critical lyrics about escapism in society, this track showcases Amebix’s ability to marry melody with message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Amebix's Arise! showcases complex arrangements and strong thematic content, marking it as a significant work in crust punk.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, haunting melody that builds into a fast-paced rhythm by the second track, creating a dynamic shift.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs that intertwine with aggressive drumming, enhancing the intensity of the sound.
- The album includes spoken-word sections interspersed with heavy instrumentation, adding a dramatic element to the socio-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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Moor 3:09
- 2 Axeman 3:33
- 3 Fear of God 3:13
- 4 Largactyl 3:48
- 5 Drink and Be Merry 6:07
- 6 Spoils of Victory 4:17
- 7 Arise! 5:23
- 8 Slave 3:55
- 9 The Darkest Hour 4:54
- 10 Right to Ride 6:06
- 11 Beyond the Sun 6:09
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