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Harmony and Dissidence

Jackson United · 2008

45 min · 14 tracks · punk

A gritty punk rock exploration of personal and societal conflicts layered with melodic hooks and raw energy.

Why this album works

'Harmony and Dissidence' resonated within the punk scene for its incisive lyrics and energetic instrumentation, garnering positive reviews from critics. The album helped to establish Jackson United as a notable act within the genre during a period marked by a resurgence of punk rock influences in mainstream music.
Career context
Released on September 2, 2008, 'Harmony and Dissidence' was Jackson United's second album, following their self-titled debut in 2006. By this time, the band had solidified their sound while navigating the evolving landscape of punk rock in the late 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Mongol Shuudan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 21st Century Fight Song Standout 3:04
  • 2 Undertow 3:26
  • 3 Black Regrets Standout 3:29
  • 4 Lifeboat 3:46
  • 5 Trigger Happy 3:16
  • 6 White Flag Burning 3:08
  • 7 Stitching 4:12
  • 8 The Land Without Law 3:58
  • 9 The Day That No One Smiled 3:17
  • 10 Damn You 2:47
  • 11 Like a Bomb 2:50
  • 12 You Can’t Have It 3:36
  • 13 Help Save the Youth of America Standout 1:56
  • 14 Loose Ends 2:16

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