Everything Went Black
Black Flag · 1982
62 min · 25 tracks · hardcore punk · post-hardcore
Raw, relentless hardcore punk energy collides with biting social commentary and relentless brevity.
Why this album works
The album captures the essence of early 80s hardcore punk, influencing countless bands with its raw sound and confrontational lyrics. It is notable for its critical reception, being heralded as a pivotal moment in the genre's history, underscoring Black Flag's role in shaping punk's rebellious ethos.
- Best for
- short, punchy listening experience intense bursts of energy relentless, raw emotional expression
- Context
- Released in January 1982, 'Everything Went Black' represents Black Flag's consolidation of their aggressive sound after the success of their seminal album 'Damaged.' This compilation features tracks from their early years, showcasing both their evolution and the growing influence of their chaotic style on the punk scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hüsker Dü· From Autumn to Ashes· Poison the Well
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Standout 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 Standout 2:10
- 7 Clocked In 1:30
- 8 Police Story Standout 1:32
- 9 Wasted 0:44
- 10 Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Standout 1:42
- 11 Depression Standout 2:42
- 12 Police Story Standout 1:33
- 13 Clocked In 1:37
- 14 My Rules 1:04
- 15 Jealous Again 2:21
- 16 Police Story Standout 1:36
- 17 Damaged I 2:09
- 18 Louie Louie 1:27
- 19 No More 3:02
- 20 Room 13 2:08
- 21 Depression Standout 2:40
- 22 Damaged II 4:13
- 23 Padded Cell 1:53
- 24 Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Standout 1:48
- 25 Crass Commercialism 17:10
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