Explosives and the Will to Use Them
Crime in Stereo · 2004
28 min · 12 tracks · punk
A frenetic blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and societal disillusionment.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief energetic bursts of intensity
- youthful angst and disillusionment
- for late-night drives
- sing-along anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, lengthy compositions
- need polished, radio-friendly sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Explosives and the Will to Use Them' was Crime in Stereo's debut album, marking their entry into the punk rock scene. At this time, they were still establishing their identity, transitioning from their earlier influences to a more distinctive sound that would define their future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Avail
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Amsterdamned! 2:06
- 2 Warning: Perfect Sideburns Do Not Make You Dangerous 2:32
- 3 Play It Loud Fuckers 2:55
- 4 What a Strange Turn of Events 2:11
- 5 Compass and Square 2:03
- 6 If You Think We’re Talking About You, We Are 2:03
- 7 Barfight on Bedford Ave. 1:51
- 8 It Ain’t All Hugs and Handshakes 2:29
- 9 Here’s to Things Gone Wrong 2:57
- 10 No Gold Stars for Nationalism 1:03
- 11 Terribly Softly 2:01
- 12 Arson at 563 4:18
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