Modern Artillery
The Living End · 2003
49 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A high-energy blend of punk rock and melodic hooks that captures the urgency of early 2000s rebellious spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tabloid Magazine — With its biting lyrics critiquing sensationalism in the media, this track exemplifies the album's punk ethos while remaining catchy and anthemic.
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Who’s Gonna Save Us? — This song stands out with its urgent questioning of societal issues, reflecting a broader sense of disillusionment prevalent in early 2000s youth culture.
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End of the World — The driving rhythm and apocalyptic imagery in this track capture a sense of urgency and frustration that resonates throughout the album.
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Rising Up From the Ashes — Offering a more introspective moment, this track balances the album's frenetic energy with themes of resilience and hope in adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic punk rock with engaging hooks but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a fast tempo with driving guitar riffs and energetic drumming, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the punk rock feel and engaging the listener.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, punchy listening sessions
- lyrical storytelling and commentary
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified their reputation with commercial success and chart performance.
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Modern Artillery was The Living End's third studio album, following their successful self-titled debut and the acclaimed Roll On. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation in the Australian rock scene after gaining international attention with their dynamic sound and engaging performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rancid· The Offspring· Social Distortion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Would You Do? 1:27
- 2 Tabloid Magazine 3:21
- 3 Who’s Gonna Save Us? 3:21
- 4 End of the World 3:36
- 5 Jimmy 3:29
- 6 One Said to the Other 2:45
- 7 In the End 4:16
- 8 Maitland Street 4:06
- 9 Putting You Down 3:47
- 10 Short Notice 2:42
- 11 So What 2:58
- 12 Rising Up From the Ashes 3:15
- 13 Hold Up 2:28
- 14 The Room 8:07
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