Dead Cities
The Exploited · 1996
70 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Aggressive punk riffs collide with haunting soundscapes, reflecting a dystopian vision of modern society.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing fluctuations
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Dead Cities' marked a significant turn for The Exploited as their first full-length album in over a decade. This period followed the band's initial rise in the early 1980s and a subsequent hiatus that saw them reevaluating their sound amidst a changing music landscape.
- If you like
- hardcore punk
Dead Cities is an album by The Exploited, released in 1996. Aggressive punk riffs collide with haunting soundscapes, reflecting a dystopian vision of modern society. 'Dead Cities' is notable for its blend of hardcore punk and industrial elements, which helped to bridge gaps between genres during the mid-90s. The album's lead single, 'We Have Explosive,' received significant airplay and was crucial in revitalizing the band's fanbase while influencing subsequent punk and electronic artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dead Cities sound like?
Aggressive punk riffs collide with haunting soundscapes, reflecting a dystopian vision of modern society. Rooted in hardcore punk.
What makes Dead Cities by The Exploited notable?
'Dead Cities' is notable for its blend of hardcore punk and industrial elements, which helped to bridge gaps between genres during the mid-90s. The album's lead single, 'We Have Explosive,' received significant airplay and was crucial in revitalizing the band's fanbase while influencing subsequent punk and electronic artists. Released in 1996, 'Dead Cities' marked a significant turn for The Exploited as their first full-length album in over a decade. This period followed the band's initial rise in the early 1980s and a subsequent hiatus that saw them reevaluating their sound amidst a changing music landscape.
Who is Dead Cities for?
Dead Cities works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing fluctuations.
How many songs are on Dead Cities?
Dead Cities has 13 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Herd Killing 2:37
- 2 Dead Cities Standout 6:37
- 3 Her Face Forms in Summertime 5:38
- 4 We Have Explosive Standout 6:19
- 5 Everyone in the World Is Doing Something Without Me Standout 4:10
- 6 My Kingdom 5:47
- 7 Max 2:48
- 8 Antique Toy 5:43
- 9 Quagmire / In a State of Permanent Abyss 6:57
- 10 Glass 5:38
- 11 Yage 7:32
- 12 Vit Drowning / Through Your Gills I Breathe 5:32
- 13 First Death in the Family / Headstone Lane - Dead Cities Reprise 4:45
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
70 min 7 sec
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