Exit English cover

Exit English

Strike Anywhere · 2003

31 min · 12 tracks · melodic hardcore

A relentless barrage of melodic hardcore that balances urgency with poignant lyrical reflections on societal issues.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady urgency throughout experience
  • poignant reflections on society
  • short bursts of intensity
  • for energetic workouts
  • headphone detail in lyrical themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, music
  • want long, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Exit English' was Strike Anywhere's third studio album, following their breakthrough 'Change Is a Sound' in 2001. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the punk and hardcore scenes, focusing on politically charged themes and refined musicality.
Stylistic neighbors
NOFX· Sum 41· Strung Out

Tracklist

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

  • 1 We Amplify 1:04
  • 2 Blaze 2:02
  • 3 Infrared 3:28
  • 4 To the World 3:22
  • 5 New Architects 2:34
  • 6 Lights Go Out 2:28
  • 7 Fifth Estate 1:19
  • 8 Modern Life 2:55
  • 9 Aluminum Union 2:45
  • 10 Extinguish 2:47
  • 11 In the Fingernails 2:29
  • 12 ’Til Days Shall Be No More 4:34

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