Have Another Beer with FEAR
Fear · 1995
30 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, raucous punk energy collides with dark humor and social commentary in this unapologetic celebration of rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Believe I'll Have Another Beer — This track encapsulates the album’s themes of hedonism and defiance, combining catchy hooks with humorous yet poignant lyrics about escapism through drinking.
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Legalize Drugs — Offering a raw take on drug policy, this track showcases Fear's characteristic irreverence and aligns with their long-standing advocacy for personal freedom and anti-establishment sentiment.
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Public Hangings — With its provocative title and satirical lyrics, this song critiques societal justice while highlighting the band’s knack for blending humor with serious commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures punk's raw energy with sharp lyrics and varied tempos but lacks polish in execution.
What we noticed
- The album features short, fast-paced tracks averaging around two minutes each, maintaining a relentless energy throughout.
- Many songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from aggressive riffs to slower, more melodic sections.
- Lyrically, the album employs dark humor and social commentary, with several tracks directly addressing societal issues.
- The production is raw and unpolished, emphasizing the band's punk roots and creating an authentic live feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- playful irreverence with dark humor
- quick anthems for rebellious moments
- spirited tracks for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, introspective albums
- want polished, refined production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Have Another Beer with FEAR was Fear's fifth studio album, marking their return after a lengthy hiatus following their 1983 release. It came at a time when the band was navigating the changing landscape of punk rock, seeking to reclaim their edge amid a burgeoning alternative scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Flag· Minor Threat· Dead Kennedys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 U.S.A. 2:17
- 2 I Believe I'll Have Another Beer 2:49
- 3 Back Into Battle Again 1:17
- 4 Demons Stickin Pitchforks in My Brain Again 2:42
- 5 Bad Day 1:16
- 6 Ugly as You 2:49
- 7 Legalize Drugs 1:28
- 8 Drink Some Beer 2:04
- 9 F-You Let's Rodeo 1:47
- 10 Beerfight 2:15
- 11 Chaos 1:51
- 12 Honor and Obey 2:03
- 13 Untermenschen 1:31
- 14 Meat and Potatoes 1:13
- 15 Public Hangings 1:45
- 16 Free Beer 1:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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