Decontrol
Discharge · 1980
5 min · 3 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw and relentless, this album captures the fierce energy of early hardcore punk with aggressive riffs and politically charged lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Decontrol — As the title track, it encapsulates the band's ethos with its urgent tempo and powerful message about breaking free from societal constraints.
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It’s No T.V. Sketch — This track showcases Discharge's signature sound, combining frantic energy with sharp critiques of media culture, making it a standout anthem for punk disillusionment.
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Tomorrow Belongs to Us — The closing track features an explosive arrangement that highlights the band's ability to blend melody with aggression, delivering a powerful message about hope amidst chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This EP captures the essence of early hardcore punk with its raw sound and political intensity.
What we noticed
- The EP features three tracks, each under three minutes, maintaining a relentless pace throughout.
- Each song employs a straightforward structure with aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, emphasizing the raw energy of hardcore punk.
- The lyrics are politically charged and direct, addressing societal issues without any subtlety.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Decontrol
The repeated refrain emphasizes a rejection of authority while invoking a sense of liberation and urgency throughout the verses.
The structure of the refrain creates a rallying cry that contrasts sharply with the verses' more contemplative tone, illustrating the tension between personal freedom and societal oppression.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Decontrol 2:34
- 2 It’s No T.V. Sketch 1:37
- 3 Tomorrow Belongs to Us 1:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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