Blood & Honour
Skrewdriver · 1985
47 min · 16 tracks · punk rock
Raw, aggressive punk rock infused with overt political themes and a defiant spirit reflecting working-class struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood & Honour — The titular track encapsulates the album's central themes of nationalism and pride, setting a tone of defiance against perceived societal injustices.
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When the Storm Breaks — This track features vivid imagery of impending change and conflict, making it a rallying cry for those feeling disillusioned with mainstream society.
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Streetfight — With its direct call to action, this track reflects the confrontational spirit of punk rock while also highlighting the tensions of urban life during the era.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw sound and political themes create a distinct but controversial punk experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a confrontational tone, followed by a series of mid-tempo anthems that maintain a consistent energy.
- Many tracks feature repetitive choruses designed for audience participation, emphasizing the political messages.
- The instrumentation is raw and aggressive, with prominent guitar riffs and straightforward drumming that drive the songs forward.
- 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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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 Blood & Honour 4:17
- 2 Mr. Nine to Five 2:02
- 3 Don't Be Too Late 2:39
- 4 When the Storm Breaks 1:52
- 5 Prisoner of Peace 2:26
- 6 Poland 3:29
- 7 Tomorrow Is Always Too Late 4:11
- 8 The Way It's Got to Be 2:36
- 9 The Jewel in the Sea 3:43
- 10 One Fine Day 2:31
- 11 Searching 2:19
- 12 Needle Man 3:20
- 13 Open Up Your Eyes 4:20
- 14 I Know What I Want 3:43
- 15 Streetfight 1:36
- 16 Friday Night 2:05
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