More Beer
Fear · 1985
27 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
A raucous blend of unfiltered punk energy and tongue-in-cheek humor that challenges societal norms with relentless intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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More Beer — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its humorous yet defiant stance on drinking culture, showcasing Fear's ability to mix satire with an explosive sound.
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I Love Living in the City — This track reflects a gritty portrayal of urban life, contrasting the allure and chaos of city living with a catchy punk anthem that resonates with listeners.
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Bomb the Russians — A succinct critique of Cold War tensions expressed through a brisk, aggressive riff, this song highlights Fear's penchant for political commentary wrapped in punk bravado.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic and satirical approach captures the essence of hardcore punk while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album features short, aggressive tracks averaging around two minutes each, maintaining a relentless pace throughout.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ humor and satire, with several tracks directly addressing societal issues in a tongue-in-cheek manner.
- The instrumentation is raw and unpolished, with distorted guitars and shouted vocals that emphasize the punk aesthetic.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of chaotic energy
- humorous, irreverent lyrical themes
- short tracks for instant impact
- party atmosphere with friends
- cathartic release through loudness
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, intricate compositions
- seek mellow or subdued sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, More Beer is Fear's second album, following their debut, The Record. This album solidified their place in the hardcore punk scene as they continued to develop their irreverent style and sharp lyrical wit, building on the underground success of their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Flag· Minor Threat· Dead Kennedys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Mouth Don't Stop (The Trouble With Women Is) 2:20
- 2 Responsibility 2:06
- 3 More Beer 3:41
- 4 Hey 0:42
- 5 I Am a Doctor 2:37
- 6 Have a Beer With Fear 1:33
- 7 Bomb the Russians 0:50
- 8 Welcome to the Dust Ward 3:30
- 9 Null Detector 1:48
- 10 Waiting for the Meat 3:52
- 11 I Love Living in the City 2:10
- 12 Now Your Dead 2:04
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