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Less Talk, More Rock

Propagandhi · 1996

25 min · 14 tracks · punk · melodic hardcore

A blistering fusion of melodic hardcore and punk that challenges societal norms with sharp wit and urgency.

Why this album works

The album is significant for its critical reception and influence within the punk rock community, showcasing an unapologetic stance on veganism and anti-capitalism. It has become a staple reference for those exploring political punk music, often cited in discussions about the genre's evolution during the 1990s.
Best for
short, energetic bursts immediate hooks and energy dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Released on April 23, 1996, 'Less Talk, More Rock' is Propagandhi's second studio album, following their influential debut 'How to Clean Everything'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation for combining politically charged lyrics with fast-paced music, marking a pivotal moment in the melodic hardcore scene.
Stylistic neighbors
NOFX· Sum 41· Flatfoot 56

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Apparently, I’m a “P.C. Fascist” (Because I Care About Both Human and Non‐Human Animals) Standout 1:47
  • 2 Nailing Descartes to the Wall/(Liquid) Meat Is Still Murder 1:04
  • 3 Less Talk, More Rock Standout 1:37
  • 4 Anchorless 1:39
  • 5 Rio de San Atlanta, Manitoba 0:39
  • 6 A Public Dis‐Service Announcement From Shell 1:26
  • 7 …And We Thought That Nation‐States Were a Bad Idea 2:24
  • 8 I Was a Pre‐Teen McCarthyist 2:33
  • 9 Resisting Tyrannical Government 2:15
  • 10 Gifts 2:03
  • 11 The Only Good Fascist Is a Very Dead Fascist 1:10
  • 12 A People’s History of the World 2:21
  • 13 The State‐Lottery 2:13
  • 14 Refusing to Be a Man 2:40

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