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Evolution

Subhumans · 1983

7 min · 4 tracks · anarcho-punk

Raw, urgent anarcho-punk energy drives fervent critiques of capitalism and societal norms in this EP.

Evolution is an EP by Subhumans, released in 1983. Raw, urgent anarcho-punk energy drives fervent critiques of capitalism and societal norms in this EP. 'Evolution' is significant for its unfiltered critique of capitalism and societal issues, capturing the essence of the anarcho-punk movement. The EP helped shape the sound and message of punk music in the early 1980s and has been influential on subsequent bands within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Evolution sound like?

Raw, urgent anarcho-punk energy drives fervent critiques of capitalism and societal norms in this EP. Rooted in anarcho-punk.

What makes Evolution by Subhumans notable?

'Evolution' is significant for its unfiltered critique of capitalism and societal issues, capturing the essence of the anarcho-punk movement. The EP helped shape the sound and message of punk music in the early 1980s and has been influential on subsequent bands within the genre. Released as their debut EP, 'Evolution' marked Subhumans' entrance into the anarcho-punk scene. At this point, they were part of a burgeoning movement in the UK, characterized by politically charged lyrics and a DIY ethos. The band was establishing themselves just ahead of their first full-length album, 'The Day the Country Died', which followed later that year.

How many songs are on Evolution?

Evolution has 4 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·7:52

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

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

Release Date

January 1, 1983

Genre

anarcho-punk

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

7 min 52 sec