Natural Order
Hellbastard · 1990
70 min · 17 tracks · punk rock
A raw and relentless fusion of punk energy and grinding metal elements, challenging societal norms with fierce instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Interrogate Them — This opening track sets an aggressive tone with its driving rhythms and politically charged lyrics, encapsulating the band's core message of resistance.
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Natural Order — The title track explores themes of societal structure and human existence, showcasing Hellbastard's signature blend of heavy riffs and thought-provoking lyrics.
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There Is No God but Man (or Woman) — This track stands out for its bold declaration against traditional authority figures, exemplifying the band's critical stance on religion and power structures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's aggressive sound and structure reflect its punk roots while influencing the crust punk genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, with tracks averaging around two to three minutes in length.
- Two instrumental tracks are placed strategically in the middle of the album, providing a brief respite from the relentless aggression of the surrounding songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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
- ferocious energy for cathartic release
- dynamic journey with intense peaks
- headphone detail hunting in chaos
- socially charged existential confrontations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, consistent pacing
- avoid aggressive lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Natural Order was Hellbastard's debut full-length album following a series of influential EPs. The band was at the forefront of the crust punk movement, blending hardcore punk with metal influences that set the stage for their later works. This album established their reputation in the underground music scene and solidified their identity as pioneers of the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Discharge· Crass· Napalm Death
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Interrogate Them 6:31
- 2 I Beg in Blood 4:42
- 3 A Minor Point (instrumental) 1:41
- 4 Justily Executed 4:12
- 5 Natural Order 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 7:27
- 15 Heading for Eternal Darkness 3:02
- 16 Death From Above 2:38
- 17 Death Camp 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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