Dedication
Raised Fist · 2002
35 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
A relentless barrage of hardcore punk energy, infused with politically charged lyrics and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get This Right! — The opening track sets a furious tone with its fast-paced rhythm and urgent vocals, immediately engaging listeners with its message of self-empowerment and determination.
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Message Beneath Contempt — This track exemplifies the band's lyrical depth, tackling themes of societal apathy while maintaining a fiercely energetic sound that resonates with hardcore fans.
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Silence Is the Key — With its catchy hooks and driving beat, this song encapsulates the band's ability to blend melody with aggression, making it a standout anthem for dissent.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense energy and politically charged lyrics, but its relentless pace may limit long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining intensity through the first six songs without significant tempo changes.
- Each song features aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, with lyrics that address social and political themes directly.
- The final three tracks introduce slight variations in tempo and dynamics, allowing for brief moments of reflection amidst the relentless energy.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 intense energy
- politically charged anthems for protest
- cathartic release through aggression
- high-tempo tracks for quick motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, tranquil melodies
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dedication is Raised Fist's third studio album, released in 2002 after their previous effort, Ignoring the Guidelines. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence within the hardcore punk scene, having developed a reputation for their energetic performances and socially conscious themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- H2O· Earth Crisis· Strike Anywhere
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get This Right! 3:30
- 2 That's Why 1:37
- 3 Message Beneath Contempt 3:20
- 4 The People Behind 2:16
- 5 Disable Me 4:58
- 6 Killing Revenues 2:59
- 7 Illustration of Desperation 4:13
- 8 Dedication 3:54
- 9 Silence Is the Key 2:08
- 10 Another Day 3:23
- 11 Between the Demons 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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