Increase the Pressure
Conflict · 1984
47 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk
Frenzied hardcore punk anthems collide with politically charged lyrics, delivering an urgent call to action against societal injustices.
Top tracks — play these first
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Increase the Pressure — The title track serves as a rallying cry, encapsulating the band's urgency and frustration with political apathy in under two minutes.
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One Nation Under a Bomb — This track vividly critiques nuclear war and militarization, showcasing Conflict's signature blend of aggressive sound and pointed commentary.
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From Protest to Resistance — This song highlights the transition from passive dissent to active rebellion, embodying the core ethos of the anarcho-punk movement.
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Law and Order (Throughout the Land) — In just over a minute, this track delivers a scathing indictment of institutional hypocrisy, reflecting the band's relentless energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines urgent punk anthems with politically charged lyrics, showcasing strong composition and distinctiveness within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a fast-paced tempo, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more complex arrangements.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and layered vocal deliveries, creating a sense of urgency and chaos.
- The last three tracks include extended instrumental sections that contrast with the earlier frenetic pace, allowing for brief moments of reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent calls for social change
- short bursts of raw energy
- frenzied anthems for protest
- intense tracks for quick listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
- seek melodic, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Increase the Pressure was Conflict's third studio album, released in early 1984 after their notable debut, It’s Time to See Who’s Who. By this time, the band had solidified its reputation within the UK punk scene and was actively promoting a politically conscious message through their music. This album followed their previous releases while further developing their intense sound and lyrical themes focused on resistance and protest.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crass· Minor Threat· Agnostic Front
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Increase the Pressure 1:57
- 2 Law and Order (Throughout the Land) 1:01
- 3 From Protest to Resistance 2:36
- 4 Tough Shit Mickey / Punk Inn'it 4:01
- 5 As Others See Us 1:48
- 6 Cruise / The Serenade Is Dead / The Positive Junk / The System Maintains 9:53
- 7 The Positive Junk 2:05
- 8 The System Maintains / Berkshire Cunt 5:15
- 9 The Guilt and the Glory 3:27
- 10 “Stop the City” 1:23
- 11 One Nation Under a Bomb 2:04
- 12 Blind Attack 1:14
- 13 Blind Attack (continued) 0:40
- 14 Vietnam Serenade / Blood Morons 2:43
- 15 Exploitation 2:10
- 16 Whichever Way You Want It 4:37
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