What makes Evolution by Subhumans notable?

Evolution is significant as it solidified Subhumans' place in the anarcho-punk movement, influencing not just peers but also later punk bands who embraced socio-political themes. The EP received notable attention in underground circles and helped them gain a loyal fanbase, particularly for its critique of capitalism. Released in January 1983, Evolution marked the Subhumans' first official EP following their formation in 1980. At this point, the band had already established themselves within the UK punk scene, having built a reputation for their politically charged messages and energetic performances.

How many songs are on Evolution?

Evolution has 4 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Evolution

Subhumans · 1983

7 min · 4 tracks · anarcho-punk

Raw, fast-paced anarcho-punk energy erupts with fiercely political lyrics and relentless rhythms.

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Evolution — The title track encapsulates the band's ethos, featuring concise riffs that mirror their urgent political commentary on societal change.
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So Much Money — This track critiques greed and consumerism with a catchy hook, showcasing the band's knack for merging melody with sharp social observation.
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Germ — With its frenetic pace and biting lyrics, this song exemplifies the raw energy of the EP while addressing themes of contamination and societal decay.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases raw energy and political themes typical of anarcho-punk, solidifying its place in the genre.

What we noticed

The EP opens with a fast-paced title track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a high energy level.
Each song is under three minutes, contributing to a relentless pace that rarely lets up throughout the four tracks.
Political themes are woven into the lyrics, with each track addressing different socio-economic issues in a direct manner.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Evolution 1:54
2 So Much Money 2:01
3 Germ 2:21
4 Not Me 1:36

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