What makes Civil Disobedients by Capdown notable?

Civil Disobedients garnered significant attention within the punk rock community for its bold socio-political commentary. The album's energetic tracks resonated with the youth of the era, helping to cement Capdown's reputation as influential figures in the ska punk revival movement of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Released in 2000, Civil Disobedients is Capdown's sophomore album, following their debut, which established them in the UK punk scene. At this point, they were solidifying their identity as a band willing to mix genres and tackle political themes head-on, further developing their sound and message.

Who is Civil Disobedients for?

Civil Disobedients works well if you're into frenetic energy for workouts, sing-along anthems with friends and cathartic release of frustration.

How many songs are on Civil Disobedients?

Civil Disobedients has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Civil Disobedients

Capdown · 2000

45 min · 12 tracks · punk rock

A frenetic blend of ska punk and hardcore energy that challenges social norms with infectious rhythms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Unite to Progress — Opening with a rallying cry, this track encapsulates the album's theme of collective action and urgency against societal issues.
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Ska Wars — This track stands out for its clever juxtaposition of ska rhythms with punk intensity, highlighting the band's genre-blending style.
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Bitches and Nike Shoes — By critiquing consumer culture through sharp lyrics and driving beats, this song exemplifies Capdown's ability to provoke thought while keeping energy high.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

frenetic energy for workouts
sing-along anthems with friends
cathartic release of frustration
dynamic flow with peaks
short bursts of intensity

Maybe skip if you

slow, patient listening preferences
seeking mellow background music

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2000, Civil Disobedients is Capdown's sophomore album, following their debut, which established them in the UK punk scene. At this point, they were solidifying their identity as a band willing to mix genres and tackle political themes head-on, further developing their sound and message.
Stylistic neighbors: Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Mongol Shuudan

Tracklist

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

1 Unite to Progress 2:06
2 Kained but Able 4:00
3 Ska Wars 4:11
4 Jnr NBC 2:25
5 Dub #1 3:39
6 Positivity 3:27
7 Cousin Cleotis 3:29
8 The Neverlution 4:05
9 Civil Disobedients 5:20
10 Headstrong 5:06
11 Deal Real 2:54
12 Bitches and Nike Shoes 5:05

What to play next

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