Bound by Ties of Blood and Affection
Good Riddance · 2003
29 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
Fast-paced hardcore punk riffs intertwine with sharp, socially aware lyrics, delivering a punchy and urgent sound.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical reception, earning praise for its lyrical depth and musical evolution within the punk genre. It showcased Good Riddance's ability to address social issues and personal narratives, resonating strongly with fans and solidifying their legacy in hardcore punk.
- Best for
- quick, punchy listening sessions energetic workout motivation short bursts of intensity
- Context
- Released in January 2003, 'Bound by Ties of Blood and Affection' is Good Riddance's fifth studio album, following their 2001 release 'The Grey Race.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the hardcore punk scene while exploring more complex lyrical themes and melodic structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· Terror· Sick of It All
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Made to Be Broken Standout 1:58
- 2 More Depalma, Less Fellini 1:49
- 3 Saccharine 2:16
- 4 Up the Affiliates 0:57
- 5 Boxing Day 2:09
- 6 The Dubious Glow of Excess 2:23
- 7 Black Bag Confidential 2:16
- 8 Paean to the Enlightenment 1:27
- 9 There’s No ‘i’ In Team Standout 2:17
- 10 The Process 1:44
- 11 Dylan 1:52
- 12 Remember Me 1:55
- 13 Shame, Rights & Privilege Standout 1:30
- 14 Bobby Baun / [untitled] 5:20
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