Let's Start a War cover

Let's Start a War

The Exploited · 1983

41 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk

A raw, aggressive blast of hardcore punk that confronts political disillusionment with unrelenting energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • aggressive energy for protests
  • short bursts of intensity
  • cathartic release of frustration
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • dynamic shifts in pacing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, melodic sounds
  • seek lengthy immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1983, 'Let's Start a War' was The Exploited's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Punks Not Dead' in 1981. At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation as a leading voice in the UK punk scene, tackling themes of war and societal decay while gaining a loyal fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
GBH· Discharge· Dead Kennedys

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let’s Start a War (Said Maggie One Day) 3:14
  • 2 Insanity 4:21
  • 3 Safe Below 2:18
  • 4 Eyes of the Vulture 4:01
  • 5 Should We, Can’t We 1:41
  • 6 Rival Leaders (remix) 2:44
  • 7 God Saved the Queen 5:43
  • 8 Psycho 2:02
  • 9 Kidology 2:08
  • 10 False Hopes 1:39
  • 11 Another Day to Go Nowhere 2:31
  • 12 Wankers 2:39
  • 13 Army Style 1:52
  • 14 Singalongabushell 2:32
  • 15 Rival Leaders (EP version) 2:10

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