Christ – The Album
Crass · 1982
95 min · 34 tracks · hardcore punk
An abrasive collision of punk fury and political commentary, wrapped in raw production and confrontational lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nineteen Eighty Bore — This track serves as a scathing indictment of apathy within society, effectively encapsulating the band's message against complacency in the face of political oppression.
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Punk Is Dead — As one of the album's most iconic tracks, it critiques the commercialization of punk rock while affirming the genre's original rebellious spirit, resonating with fans and critics alike.
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Do They Owe Us a Living — This anthem captures the essence of working-class frustration and entitlement, making it an enduring rallying cry for those disillusioned with capitalist structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of confrontational energy
- raw intensity for rebellious spirits
- short tracks for focused listening
- cathartic release of pent-up frustration
- engaging commentary on societal issues
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and polished sounds
- seek long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, Christ – The Album marks Crass's third studio album, following their influential second album, Stations of the Crass. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as leading figures in the anarcho-punk movement, using their music to challenge societal norms and promote political awareness.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Have a Nice Day 2:44
- 2 Mother Love 2:52
- 3 Nineteen Eighty Bore 4:09
- 4 I Know There Is Love 2:47
- 5 Beg Your Pardon 3:07
- 6 Birth Control ’n’ Rock ’n’ Roll 2:59
- 7 Reality Whitewash 3:28
- 8 It’s the Greatest Working Class Rip-off 3:21
- 9 Deadhead 2:16
- 10 You Can Be Who? 3:01
- 11 Buy Now Pay as You Go 2:22
- 12 Rival Tribal Revel Rebel, Part 2 3:09
- 13 Bumhooler 3:19
- 14 Sentiment (White Feathers) 3:36
- 15 Major General Despair 4:34
Disc 2
- 1 Banned From the Roxy / The Sound of One Hand 4:30
- 2 Punk Is Dead 1:58
- 3 Nagasaki Nightmare 4:31
- 4 Darling / Bata Motel Blues 2:15
- 5 Berkertex Bribe / Fold It in Half 2:40
- 6 Big Hands / Heart-Throb of the Mortuary 2:14
- 7 Bumhooler 2:21
- 8 Big A Little A 4:26
- 9 First Woman 1:05
- 10 Arlington 73 1:25
- 11 Bomb Plus Bomb Tape 4:04
- 12 Contaminational Power 1:48
- 13 I Ain’t Thick 1:49
- 14 G’s Song 0:29
- 15 Securicor 1:41
- 16 I Can’t Stand It 1:48
- 17 Shaved Women / A Part of Life 3:21
- 18 Do They Owe Us a Living 1:22
- 19 So What / Salt ’n’ Pepper 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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