Released 40 years ago
Banging the Drum
Scream · 1986
39 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw collision of hardcore punk energy and melodic hooks that captures the defiant spirit of mid-80s underground music.
Top tracks — play these first
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People, People — This track showcases dynamic shifts between intense verses and catchy choruses, embodying the band's signature blend of aggression and melody.
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Mineshaft Burning — The song features an explosive energy that highlights the band's rhythmic prowess while addressing themes of struggle and perseverance.
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Walking by Myself — This track stands out with its infectious hooks and introspective lyrics, presenting a more personal side of the band's songwriting.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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People, People
The verses shift from communal cries to urgent individual pleas, creating a contrast that emphasizes societal disconnection.
This structural choice amplifies the tension between collective experience and personal isolation, marking it as a reflection on community dynamics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Banging the Drum 0:54
- 2 People, People 5:11
- 3 I.C.Y.U.O.D 4:34
- 4 Nod to the East 0:58
- 5 Mineshaft Burning 3:34
- 6 The Rhythm Beating 4:20
- 7 Feel Like That 5:10
- 8 Walking by Myself 3:49
- 9 When I Rise 3:36
- 10 The Sing It up Kidz 4:16
- 11 Choke Word 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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