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Cease Fires

Anti-Flag · 2015

37 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk · pop-punk · street punk

A raw and urgent punk declaration against societal injustices delivered with relentless energy.

Why this album works

'Cease Fires' stands out for its bold political themes and revitalization of past material, receiving attention for addressing contemporary issues like systemic racism and economic inequality. The album reflects Anti-Flag's enduring influence in the punk scene and their role as advocates for social change, resonating with fans old and new alike.
Best for
raw urgency in every track short bursts of intensity protest anthems for activism
Context
Released on January 1, 2015, 'Cease Fires' came during Anti-Flag’s sustained relevance in punk rock, following their 2012 album 'The General Strike'. This album features re-recordings of earlier tracks, demonstrating the band's commitment to their political message while also refreshing their sound for a new generation.
Stylistic neighbors
NOFX· PUP· Grade 2

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Coward in My Veins 2:40
  • 2 The New Jim Crow Standout 3:22
  • 3 Kill the Rich (Re-Recorded) Standout 2:59
  • 4 Twenty Years of Hell (Re-Recorded) Standout 2:40
  • 5 The Consumer’s Song (Re-Recorded) 2:17
  • 6 Bring Out Your Dead (Re-Recorded) 2:11
  • 7 Mumia’s Song (Re-Recorded) 1:44
  • 8 Wake Up (Re-Recorded) 2:28
  • 9 The W.T.O. Kills Farmers (Re-Recorded) 3:29
  • 10 No Future (Re-Recorded) 2:40
  • 11 The Ink and the Quill (Be Afraid) (Re-Recorded) 3:22
  • 12 The Great Depression (Re-Recorded) 2:40
  • 13 The Ghosts of Alexandria (Re-Recorded) 2:27
  • 14 Close My Eyes 2:35

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