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Released 20 years ago

Don't Believe

New Mexican Disaster Squad · 2006

28 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk

Hardcore punk fury collides with melodic hooks, delivering raw energy and unfiltered angst in every explosive track.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Don’t Believe — This title track encapsulates the album's central themes of disillusionment while showcasing a dynamic shift between melodic verses and aggressive choruses.
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    Coughing Up Blood — With its driving rhythm and visceral imagery, this track exemplifies the band's raw energy and commitment to confronting personal and societal struggles.
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    Get the Bullet Out — This track stands out for its frenetic pace and sharp lyrical commentary, making it a highlight that captures the essence of hardcore punk rebellion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of frenetic energy
  • relentless urgency from start
  • ideal for quick adrenaline fixes
  • impassioned vocals for catharsis

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer long, slow builds
  • seek melodic, structured compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, Don't Believe was New Mexican Disaster Squad's second full-length album, following their debut, which established them within the hardcore punk scene. By this point, the band had solidified their sound and fanbase, gaining recognition through relentless touring and a growing discography that showcased their intense style and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
25 ta Life· James Glayat· Christopher Beckham

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Piggy Bank’s Gone, Nick! 1:42
  • 2 Tightrope 1:54
  • 3 Pulse 1:37
  • 4 9 Kinds of Hell 1:17
  • 5 I Don’t Believe 2:14
  • 6 Coughing Up Blood 2:37
  • 7 The Killing Machine 2:16
  • 8 Cast No Shadows 1:51
  • 9 Wasting Matches 2:15
  • 10 Get the Bullet Out 2:18
  • 11 Heads With You 2:32
  • 12 Bullshit Detector 1:36
  • 13 Destroy at All Cost 1:00
  • 14 I’m Infected 3:07

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