What makes Back to Higher Ground by The Briggs notable?

The album received positive reviews for its high-energy tracks and socially conscious lyrics, allowing The Briggs to gain further traction within the punk rock community. It contributed to the revitalization of grassroots punk scenes in the mid-2000s as many younger bands drew inspiration from its themes and sound. Released in 2006, 'Back to Higher Ground' was The Briggs' third studio album, following their previous release 'Is This What You Want?' from 2004. At this point, they were solidifying their presence in the punk rock scene, showcasing a matured sound while maintaining their core ethos of rebellion and community engagement.

Who is Back to Higher Ground for?

Back to Higher Ground works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, short, punchy listening sessions and engaging lyrical storytelling.

How many songs are on Back to Higher Ground?

Back to Higher Ground has 12 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Back to Higher Ground

The Briggs · 2006

36 min · 12 tracks · punk

A raw, energetic blend of punk rock anthems fueled by defiance and social commentary.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
short, punchy listening sessions
engaging lyrical storytelling
motivational background soundtrack

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2006, 'Back to Higher Ground' was The Briggs' third studio album, following their previous release 'Is This What You Want?' from 2004. At this point, they were solidifying their presence in the punk rock scene, showcasing a matured sound while maintaining their core ethos of rebellion and community engagement.
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Tracklist

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

1 Back to Higher Ground 2:46
2 Let Them Know 3:06
3 Song of Babylon 2:24
4 Common & Unknown 3:13
5 Maritime Tragedies 3:27
6 Everyone’s an Actor 3:29
7 Wasting Time 2:27
8 Insane 3:36
9 My Own Enemy 2:33
10 Harder to Stand 3:07
11 Blacklist 3:14
12 Don’t Care 2:54

What to play next

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Come All You Madmen

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