Never Again
Discharge · 1984
37 min · 18 tracks · hardcore punk
A blistering assault of raw energy and socially charged lyrics driven by relentless rhythms and fierce guitar riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never Again — The title track encapsulates Discharge's urgent call to action against societal apathy, combining aggressive instrumentals with fervent political commentary.
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State Violence / State Control — This track stands out with its intense pace and scathing lyrics addressing governmental oppression, serving as a rallying cry for anti-establishment sentiments.
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Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing — The song’s relentless tempo and fierce delivery highlight the band's signature style while reinforcing themes of disillusionment and resistance against authority.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and thematic focus solidify its place in hardcore punk, though it may not reward extensive revisits.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing more varied rhythms.
- Lyrically, the album addresses societal issues directly, with each song presenting a distinct theme while maintaining a cohesive critique throughout.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- short bursts of raw energy
- politically charged anthems
- frantic pace for catharsis
- for high-intensity moments
- in-order listening for impact
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, gradual builds
- seek melodic, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1984, 'Never Again' marked Discharge's first studio album after their iconic EP 'Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing'. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the hardcore punk genre, following a series of influential releases that shaped the scene in the UK.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Agnostic Front· GBH· Chaos UK
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Warning 2:49
- 2 Never Again 2:21
- 3 Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing 1:29
- 4 The Nightmare Continues 1:50
- 5 Where There Is a Will 2:06
- 6 Drunk With Power 2:42
- 7 The Final Blood Bath 1:38
- 8 Anger Burning 2:30
- 9 Two Monstrous Nuclear Stockpiles 1:09
- 10 The Price of Silence 2:20
- 11 Protest and Survive 2:12
- 12 Born to Die in the Gutter 2:27
- 13 Doomsday 2:40
- 14 The More I See 2:03
- 15 State Violence / State Control 2:42
- 16 In Defence of Our Future 2:07
- 17 Decontrol 2:33
- 18 Silence, Silence
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