Brand New Age
U.K. Subs · 1980
49 min · 24 tracks · hardcore punk
A relentless barrage of punk energy, combining raw instrumentation with sharp social commentary in under two minutes per track.
Top tracks — play these first
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Warhead — This track exemplifies the U.K. Subs' aggressive sound while addressing themes of war and conflict, resonating deeply during a time of political tension.
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Public Servant — With its biting lyrics about authority and governance, this song encapsulates the anti-establishment ethos that defined much of the punk movement.
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Barbie’s Dead — This track stands out for its darkly humorous take on consumer culture and societal expectations, showcasing the band's knack for satire.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fast-paced bursts of energy
- cathartic release for frustrations
- youthful rebellion and defiance
- for short bursts
- sing-along anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
- seek melodic complexity and depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Brand New Age was the U.K. Subs' debut studio album, marking their entry into the punk scene just as it began to evolve from its initial wave. The band was establishing their identity amidst a burgeoning UK punk movement, characterized by fast tempos and provocative lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Damned· Dead Kennedys· GBH
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Can’t Take It Anymore 2:02
- 2 Brand New Age 1:35
- 3 Public Servant 2:19
- 4 Warhead 3:23
- 5 Barbie’s Dead 2:21
- 6 Organised Crime 2:07
- 7 Rat Race 2:01
- 8 Emotional Blackmail 2:45
- 9 Kicks 1:54
- 10 Teenage 2:33
- 11 Dirty Girls 1:50
- 12 500 cc 2:18
- 13 Bomb Factory 2:12
- 14 Emotional Blackmail II 1:12
- 15 She's Not There 1:37
- 16 Kicks 1:53
- 17 Victim 0:58
- 18 Same Thing 1:21
- 19 Warhead 3:05
- 20 The Harper 1:08
- 21 I’m Waiting for the Man 2:21
- 22 Teenage 2:38
- 23 Left for Dead 1:30
- 24 New York State Police 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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