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Hands Up! You're Free

The Ex · 1988

46 min · 12 tracks · art rock

A frenetic blend of art rock and punk energy, laced with biting social commentary and experimental flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic energy for active listening
  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • short bursts of playful irreverence
  • social commentary in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer smooth, consistent pacing
  • seek long, contemplative pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1988, The Ex had established themselves as a prominent force in the Dutch punk scene, having released their debut album 'Disturbing Domestic Peace' in 1983. 'Hands Up! You're Free' marked their fourth studio effort, showcasing their evolution towards more complex arrangements and thematic depth while continuing to challenge societal norms through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Shellac· The Flying Lizards· Don Caballero

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Crap-Rap 2:14
  • 2 U.S. Hole 3:20
  • 3 Pleased to Meat You 3:20
  • 4 Scrub That Scum 7:39
  • 5 Choice 3:04
  • 6 Hands Up! You’re Free 5:04
  • 7 Butter or Bombs 4:37
  • 8 Uh-Oh Africa 3:55
  • 9 Knock 2:41
  • 10 Ignorance 2:52
  • 11 A Job/Stupid 2:37
  • 12 Business as Usual 5:30

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