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In Defence of Our Earth

Oi Polloi · 1990

58 min · 15 tracks · oi! · anarcho-punk

Raw, aggressive punk anthems collide with pointed socio-political critiques and urgent environmental themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • urgent environmental themes throughout
  • short bursts of raw energy
  • cathartic anthems for activism
  • reflective moments amidst aggression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished, studio production
  • seek longer, meditative tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In Defence of Our Earth is Oi Polloi's third studio album, released in 1990 during a period of growing prominence in the anarcho-punk scene. Following their earlier works, this album solidified their commitment to activism through music, positioning them as influential voices against environmental destruction and societal injustices.
Stylistic neighbors
Crass· The Exploited· Conflict

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Thin Green Line 4:16
  • 2 23 Hours 3:14
  • 3 When Two Men Kiss 1:37
  • 4 Whale Song 1:19
  • 5 What Have We Done? 4:16
  • 6 Victim of a Chemical Spillage 4:25
  • 7 Anarcho Pie / Clachan Chalanais 5:33
  • 8 Free the Henge 2:58
  • 9 Nazi Scum 5:23
  • 10 World Park Antarctica 4:37
  • 11 Dealer in Death 2:09
  • 12 Omnicide 2:28
  • 13 Victims of a Gas Attack 1:18
  • 14 Die for BP (Time to Stop the War) 13:15
  • 15 [untitled] 1:33

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