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Iron Front

Strike Anywhere · 2009

29 min · 13 tracks · melodic hardcore

A frenetic blend of melodic hardcore, driven by urgent riffs and impassioned vocals reflecting social unrest.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic urgency
  • impassioned anthems for social change
  • for high-energy workouts
  • quick, engaging bursts of intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, slower tracks
  • seek soothing background music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2009, 'Iron Front' was Strike Anywhere's fourth studio album, coming after their 2003 release 'Dead FM'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their position in the punk scene while continuing to explore themes of activism and social awareness.
Stylistic neighbors
NOFX· Sum 41· Strung Out

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Invisible Colony 1:18
  • 2 I’m Your Opposite Number 2:16
  • 3 South Central Beach Party 2:23
  • 4 Failed State 2:26
  • 5 Hand of Glory 1:40
  • 6 The Crossing 2:49
  • 7 Spectacular 1:45
  • 8 Blackbirds Roar 2:15
  • 9 Omega Footprint 2:07
  • 10 Summerpunks 2:04
  • 11 First Will and Testament 2:48
  • 12 Western Scale 3:13
  • 13 Postcards From Home 2:46

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