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Moving Through Security

Evil Cowards · 2012

42 min · 13 tracks · alternative dance

A frenetic blend of alternative dance and punk energy, pulsating with glitchy electronics and sharp, satirical lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    System Overload — This track encapsulates the album's chaotic energy, using rapid-fire lyrics and an urgent beat to critique modern life's overwhelming pace. Its infectious hook makes it a standout representation of the band's style.
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    Dirty Consuela — With its catchy chorus and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, this track exemplifies Evil Cowards' ability to blend humor with social commentary, making it a highlight of the album.
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    Moving Through Security — The title track serves as a microcosm of the album's themes, weaving together electronic elements with incisive lyrics about surveillance and personal freedom, showcasing the band's innovative approach.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Military Man

    A pointed shift occurs when the narrative voice adopts a mocking tone towards authority figures, contrasting starkly with earlier verses.

    This tonal shift not only adds complexity to the character being depicted but also underscores the album's broader critique of power dynamics.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fixing Machines 3:08
  • 2 Dirty Consuela 3:26
  • 3 System Overload 3:33
  • 4 Moving Through Security 3:26
  • 5 Bedford Avenue Wine Distributors 3:29
  • 6 Jerkin Each Other Around 2:58
  • 7 Optical Day 4:07
  • 8 Dormitory Girls 2:58
  • 9 Rich Kids 3:40
  • 10 Gravy Train 2:47
  • 11 Military Man 2:33
  • 12 Lazy as Fuck 3:18
  • 13 Summer of the Purple Man 3:23

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