Released 20 years ago
Cognicide
Western Addiction · 2006
21 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Raw, unfiltered punk energy collides with sharp social critique in a blistering 12-track barrage.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Church of Black Flag — This track embodies the spirit of punk ideology, referencing one of the genre's most influential bands while critiquing blind allegiance to icons.
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Incendiary Minds — At just over a minute long, this track captures the urgency and intensity of punk with its visceral lyrics and frenetic pace.
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We Tech Supported a Manipulator — This song critiques modern reliance on technology and manipulation, showcasing the band's ability to intertwine personal narratives with broader societal critiques.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Cognicide delivers sharp social critiques through energetic punk compositions, making it a notable debut in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout the first half.
- Lyrical themes focus on social critique, with several tracks featuring direct commentary on political and societal issues.
- The final three tracks slow down slightly, allowing for a moment of reflection before the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of frenetic energy
- quick, incisive social commentary
- for high-energy moments
- ideal for focused listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek soothing, slow tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Cognicide is Western Addiction's debut full-length album, released in the early stages of their career after a series of well-received EPs. The band was establishing their presence in the punk rock scene, drawing from influences that shaped their aggressive sound and lyrical content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Goodnight Nurse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Charged Words 1:32
- 2 Mailer, Meet Jim 1:37
- 3 A Poor Recipe for Civic Cohesion 1:58
- 4 The Church of Black Flag 2:12
- 5 We Tech Supported a Manipulator 2:10
- 6 Incendiary Minds 1:19
- 7 It’s Funny, I Don’t Feel Like a Winner 1:21
- 8 When a Good Friend Attacks 1:48
- 9 Matrons of the Canals 1:55
- 10 Face Cancer 1:57
- 11 Corralling Pestilence 2:11
- 12 Animals and Children 1:33
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