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Challenge for a Civilized Society

Unwound · 1998

58 min · 12 tracks · punk

A chaotic blend of punk rock energy and experimental noise that challenges conventional song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Challenge for a Civilized Society' was Unwound's fourth studio album, showcasing their artistic evolution after the critical success of 'Repetition'. At this point, they were solidifying their reputation within the post-hardcore scene, pushing boundaries with more complex compositions and abstract themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Avail

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Data 3:34
  • 2 Laugh Track 3:14
  • 3 Meet the Plastics 3:13
  • 4 The World Is Flat 4:34
  • 5 Sonata for Loudspeakers 5:19
  • 6 Mile Me Deaf 2:19
  • 7 No Tech! 1:42
  • 8 Untitled 3 9:01
  • 9 Lifetime Achievement Award 5:10
  • 10 Untitled 2 8:34
  • 11 XLNT 2:06
  • 12 The Light at the End of the Tunnel Is a Train 10:11

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