Human Conflict Number Five
10,000 Maniacs · 1982
16 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A raw and energetic fusion of post-punk rhythms and folk-inflected melodies that captures youthful defiance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief energetic bursts throughout
- youthful defiance in every track
- for quick listening sessions
- engaging rhythms that invite movement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek slow, contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1982, 'Human Conflict Number Five' was the debut album for 10,000 Maniacs. At this point, they were a burgeoning band in the alternative rock scene, seeking to establish their sound after forming just a year earlier. This album set the stage for their further evolution and growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R.E.M.· The Cranberries· Counting Crows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tension 3:12
- 2 Planned Obsolescence 5:15
- 3 Orange 2:20
- 4 Groove Dub 3:15
- 5 Anthem for Doomed Youth 2:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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