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Livin' in Exile

Blood for Blood · 1999

22 min · 8 tracks · hardcore punk

A raw and unrelenting exploration of despair, fueled by aggressive riffs and visceral lyrics.

Why this album works

'Livin' in Exile' is significant for its unflinching portrayal of life on the margins, resonating with fans and influencing subsequent hardcore bands. The album's raw energy earned it critical acclaim in punk circles, contributing to Blood for Blood's reputation as a voice for the disenfranchised.
Career context
Released in 1999, 'Livin' in Exile' marks Blood for Blood's third album and a pivotal point in their career, following their breakthrough with 'Outlaw Anthems.' At this stage, the band was further solidifying its position within the hardcore punk scene, reflecting themes of struggle and resilience.
Stylistic neighbors
25 ta Life· James Glayat· Christopher Beckham

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No Tomorrow (Holding Court on the Eve of the Apocalypse) Standout 1:35
  • 2 Cheap Wine Standout 2:08
  • 3 Eulogy for a Dream 2:27
  • 4 Anywhere but Here (Maybe Someday) 2:34
  • 5 Nothing for You 2:29
  • 6 Livin' in Exile Standout 4:13
  • 7 Still Fucked Up 2:44
  • 8 Ace of Spades 4:02

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