B-Sides and Abandoned Tracks
New Model Army · 1994
72 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A collection of raw, energetic tracks that captures the spirit of post-punk with a rebellious edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heroin (12" mix) Start here — This extended mix offers a haunting exploration of addiction, showcasing the band's ability to blend dark themes with compelling melodies.
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Brave New World 12" Mix (Gregovich mix) — The Gregovich mix expands on the original track's themes of societal critique, making it an emblematic piece reflecting the band's political consciousness.
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Adrenalin — With its driving rhythm and intense lyrics, this track represents the raw energy that defines much of New Model Army's early work, capturing their punk roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures New Model Army's raw energy but lacks cohesive flow due to its compilation nature.
What we noticed
- The production is intentionally rough around the edges, emphasizing the DIY ethos of the band and their post-punk roots.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective lyrics for deep reflection
- driving rhythms for energizing moments
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- for late-night contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of rarities that showcases the band's raw sound, but not a primary entry point.
- Career context
- Released in 1994, B-Sides and Abandoned Tracks arrived during New Model Army's artistic peak following their critically acclaimed album, Thunder and Consolation. This compilation showcases material from the band's earlier years, providing insights into their creative process and evolution as they navigated the alternative rock landscape of the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cult· Killing Joke· The Sisters of Mercy
Tracklist
- 1 Heroin (12" mix) Start here 5:27
- 2 Adrenalin 3:47
- 3 No Sense 2:44
- 4 Trust 2:29
- 5 Brave New World 12" Mix (Gregovich mix) 5:16
- 6 R.I.P. 4:12
- 7 Brave New World 2 3:24
- 8 Ten Commandments 3:43
- 9 Courage 3:18
- 10 Lights Go Out (US remix) 6:31
- 11 Deadeye 4:52
- 12 Prison 4:13
- 13 Curse 3:56
- 14 Ghost of Your Father 3:25
- 15 Modern Times 3:39
- 16 Drummy B (Billy McCann version) 4:03
- 17 Marry the Sea 4:46
- 18 Sleepwalking 2:58
What to play next
Thunder and Consolation
1989
Continues the raw energy and rebellious spirit found in B-Sides.
The Love of Hopeless Causes
1993
Sets the emotional tone that resonates with B-Sides' themes.
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