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Dawn of the Undead

The Undead · 1991

52 min · 22 tracks · hardcore punk

Raucous hardcore punk energy collides with biting social commentary and a raw DIY aesthetic.

Dawn of the Undead is an album by The Undead, released in 1991. Raucous hardcore punk energy collides with biting social commentary and a raw DIY aesthetic. 'Dawn of the Undead' is significant for its critical reception within the hardcore punk community, often cited as a quintessential representation of the genre during the early '90s. The album's tracks resonated with fans and critics alike, leading to increased visibility for The Undead and influencing subsequent punk acts with its unabashed critique of societal issues. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dawn of the Undead sound like?

Raucous hardcore punk energy collides with biting social commentary and a raw DIY aesthetic. Rooted in hardcore punk.

What makes Dawn of the Undead by The Undead notable?

'Dawn of the Undead' is significant for its critical reception within the hardcore punk community, often cited as a quintessential representation of the genre during the early '90s. The album's tracks resonated with fans and critics alike, leading to increased visibility for The Undead and influencing subsequent punk acts with its unabashed critique of societal issues. Released in 1991, 'Dawn of the Undead' marked The Undead's emergence in the hardcore punk scene following their debut EP. By this time, they had established a reputation for their provocative lyrics and intense performances, building on the momentum from their earlier work to further define their sound and message.

How many songs are on Dawn of the Undead?

Dawn of the Undead has 22 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Tracklist

22 tracks·52:19

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

  • 1 Evening of Desire Standout 3:14
  • 2 A Life of Our Own 2:17
  • 3 Never Say Die 2:19
  • 4 Gimme Your Autograph 1:40
  • 5 I Don't Wanna Go 2:45
  • 6 In Eighty Four 2:36
  • 7 The Way We Behave 1:09
  • 8 Put Your Clothes Back On 3:10
  • 9 R.A.T.T. F.I.N.K. 1:44
  • 10 I Want You Dead Standout 1:50
  • 11 We Don't Want the Poor in New York City Standout 2:28
  • 12 When the Evening Comes 2:02
  • 13 Verbal Abuse 2:27
  • 14 My Kinda Town 2:13
  • 15 Hollywood Boulevard 4:23
  • 16 Undead 2:33
  • 17 Social Reason 1:43
  • 18 No Vices 1:36
  • 19 Nightmare 2:02
  • 20 Lies 2:01
  • 21 Eve of Destruction 3:15
  • 22 Misfit 2:52

Release Date

January 1, 1991

Genre

hardcore punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

52 min 19 sec