Natural Order
Hellbastard · 1990
70 min · 17 tracks · punk
Ferocious punk energy underpins aggressive guitar riffs and socially charged lyrics that confront authority and existential dread.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in defining the crust punk genre, combining elements of hardcore punk with heavy metal influences. 'Natural Order' received praise for its raw sound and political themes, influencing numerous bands in both punk and metal scenes. It has since been viewed as a cult classic among fans of underground music.
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'Natural Order' was Hellbastard's debut full-length album after several influential EPs. At this point, they were establishing themselves within the UK punk scene, following their acclaimed 'Ripper Crust' EP which had garnered them a dedicated following. The album marked a critical step in transitioning from underground success to broader recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mongol Shuudan· Pete Shelley· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Interrogate Them 6:31
- 2 I Beg in Blood Standout 4:42
- 3 A Minor Point (instrumental) 1:41
- 4 Justily Executed 4:12
- 5 Natural Order Standout 4:37
- 6 Enslavers 4:21
- 7 Black Force 4:17
- 8 Neon Storms 6:26
- 9 There Is No God but Man (or Woman) 5:54
- 10 T.A.F. (instrumental) 1:34
- 11 Live as Mortals 3:47
- 12 Deadlock 5:30
- 13 Schwarzeswasser 1:19
- 14 They Brought Death Standout 7:27
- 15 Heading for Eternal Darkness 3:02
- 16 Death From Above 2:38
- 17 Death Camp 2:46
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