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Off! · 2022

38 min · 20 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and socio-political commentary, encapsulating chaos in just over thirty minutes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    War Above Los Angeles — This track sharply critiques urban decay through frenzied riffs and rapid-fire lyrics, representing the album's overarching themes of disillusionment.
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    Invisible Empire — With its relentless pace and biting commentary on societal structures, this song distills the essence of Off!'s punk ethos into a blistering anthem.
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    Murder Corporation — The track stands out with its aggressive instrumentation and direct confrontation of systemic violence, making it a powerful moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic punk with sharp commentary, maintaining a strong identity while exploring varied tempos.

What we noticed

  • Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from frenetic energy to slower, more contemplative moments.
  • The lyrics often deliver pointed socio-political critiques, with multiple tracks featuring repeated phrases for emphasis.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Slice Up the Pie 2:38
  • 2 Time Will Come 2:28
  • 3 War Above Los Angeles 2:55
  • 4 Kill to Be Heard 1:37
  • 5 F 1:19
  • 6 Invisible Empire 2:05
  • 7 Circuitry’s God 1:46
  • 8 Ignored 2:42
  • 9 Black Widow Group 1:51
  • 10 L 1:04
  • 11 Muddy the Waters 1:14
  • 12 Murder Corporation 2:25
  • 13 Behind the Shifts 1:52
  • 14 Worst Is Yet to Come 2:11
  • 15 S 0:58
  • 16 Suck the Bones Dry 2:01
  • 17 Smoking Gun 2:02
  • 18 Peace or Conquest 1:36
  • 19 Free LSD 2:31
  • 20 D 1:08

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