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Company of Justice

Play Dead · 1985

48 min · 12 tracks · post-punk

Dark, atmospheric soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an immersive experience that embodies the essence of gothic rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Company of Justice — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes, blending somber melodies with incisive lyrics that critique societal injustices. Its powerful chorus serves as an anthem for disenfranchised voices.
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    Chains — This track showcases a driving rhythm and poignant lyrics that delve into themes of entrapment and liberation, demonstrating the band's ability to fuse emotional weight with compelling sound.
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    Caught on the Thorns — A standout for its lyrical poignancy and haunting instrumentation, this track explores the complexities of love and pain, encapsulating the emotional landscape characteristic of gothic rock.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Company of Justice

    The moment shifts perspective to emphasize collective suffering while directly addressing societal failures.

    This shift in address transforms a personal lament into a broader social commentary, deepening the song's impact.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Witnesses 4:03
  • 2 Caught on the Thorns 4:14
  • 3 Company of Justice 4:40
  • 4 This Side of Heaven 3:19
  • 5 Judgement 4:37
  • 6 Chains 4:07
  • 7 Celebration 3:41
  • 8 Sacrosanct 3:39
  • 9 Treason 1:17
  • 10 Reward 6:00
  • 11 Last Degree 3:44
  • 12 Burning Down (long version) 5:07

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