Made in N.Y.C.
The Casualties · 2007
57 min · 22 tracks · street punk
Raw, high-energy anthems blend catchy hooks with gritty street punk resilience and a touch of New York City grit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Casualties Army — This opening track encapsulates the band's rallying cry for unity among punks, setting a rebellious tone for the album.
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Fight for Your Right — A powerful call to action, this song captures the band's defiance against authority while blending catchy riffs with streetwise lyrics.
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Social Outcast — This track confronts themes of alienation and belonging, resonating deeply with listeners who identify with the outsider experience prevalent in punk culture.
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Made in NYC — The title track serves as an homage to the band's roots and the vibrant punk scene of New York City, reinforcing their identity and connection to place.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic punk anthems but lacks standout compositions that elevate it within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced anthem and maintains a high-energy tempo throughout the first half, with only brief dips in intensity.
- Several tracks feature gang vocals that emphasize themes of unity and rebellion, creating anthemic moments for live performances.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly, allowing for a moment of reflection before concluding with a return to high energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- short bursts of rebellious energy
- cathartic sing-along anthems
- raw street-level urgency
- high-energy tracks for parties
- quick hits of spirit
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive albums
- want polished studio production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Made in N.Y.C. was The Casualties' sixth studio album, arriving after their 2004 effort, On the Front Line. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the punk scene and continued to champion a DIY ethos while facing lineup changes that prompted a renewed focus on their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anti-Flag· The Unseen· Dropkick Murphys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Casualties Army 1:50
- 2 On the Front Line 2:21
- 3 Under Attack 2:23
- 4 Riot 2:13
- 5 Fight for Your Right 2:11
- 6 V.I.P. 3:28
- 7 Ugly Bastard 2:25
- 8 Criminal Class 3:34
- 9 Punk Rock Love 2:09
- 10 In It for Life 1:59
- 11 Social Outcast 2:40
- 12 Made in NYC 1:36
- 13 Blitkrieg Bop 1:50
- 14 On City Streets 2:42
- 15 Get Off My Back 2:53
- 16 System Failed Us Again 2:52
- 17 For the Punx 3:42
- 18 Tomorrow Belongs to Us 3:05
- 19 Unknown Soldier 3:50
- 20 Down and Out 3:29
- 21 Punx Unite 3:01
- 22 40 Oz. Casualty 1:34
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