Everything Went Black
Black Flag · 1982
62 min · 25 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, chaotic bursts of energy collide with biting social commentary in a relentless display of hardcore punk fury.
Top tracks — play these first
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Police Story — This track encapsulates the band's critique of authority with its aggressive delivery and vivid storytelling about police encounters, making it a quintessential anthem of punk defiance.
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White Minority — With its provocative lyrics and frenetic energy, this song challenges societal norms and racial tensions, representing Black Flag's fearless approach to controversial subjects.
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Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Start here — The relentless pace and repetitive structure reflect a sense of desperation and urgency, highlighting the band's ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet powerful music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Black Flag's raw energy and evolution through varied track versions, though its compilation nature affects cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album features multiple versions of key tracks, such as 'Police Story' and 'Depression', highlighting the band's evolving sound.
- Tracks are often short, averaging around one to two minutes, creating a relentless pace that mirrors the intensity of hardcore punk.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening experience
- intense bursts of energy
- relentless, raw emotional expression
- quick, engaging song transitions
- cathartic release of frustration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A notable compilation showcasing evolution but not a primary entry or breakthrough.
- Themes
- police brutality· racial tension· punk defiance
- Career context
- Released in 1982, Everything Went Black is a compilation album that showcases Black Flag's evolution after their debut album Damaged and the departure of key members. This record features tracks from various points in their early career, highlighting their raw sound and uncompromising approach to punk. It captures a transitional moment as the band began to push against the constraints of traditional punk rock through experimentation and intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Minor Threat· Dead Kennedys· Circle Jerks
Tracklist
- 1 Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Start here 1:59
- 2 I Don't Care 0:59
- 3 White Minority 1:12
- 4 No Values 1:59
- 5 Revenge 1:05
- 6 Depression 2:10
- 7 Clocked In 1:30
- 8 Police Story 1:32
- 9 Wasted 0:44
- 10 Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Start here 1:42
- 11 Depression 2:42
- 12 Police Story 1:33
- 13 Clocked In 1:37
- 14 My Rules 1:04
- 15 Jealous Again 2:21
- 16 Police Story 1:36
- 17 Damaged I 2:09
- 18 Louie Louie 1:27
- 19 No More 3:02
- 20 Room 13 2:08
- 21 Depression 2:40
- 22 Damaged II 4:13
- 23 Padded Cell 1:53
- 24 Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Start here 1:48
- 25 Crass Commercialism 17:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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