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No Control

Bad Religion · 1989

26 min · 15 tracks · punk · melodic hardcore

Frenetic punk energy collides with philosophical musings and melodic hooks, encapsulating the spirit of late '80s hardcore.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick, punchy listening bursts
  • energetic motivational vibes
  • introspective yet frenetic pace
  • short tracks for immediate impact

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 2, 1989, 'No Control' was Bad Religion's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Suffer' from 1988. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status within the punk rock scene, transitioning towards a more mature sound while maintaining their signature edge.
Stylistic neighbors
Descendents· NOFX· Pennywise

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Change of Ideas 0:56
  • 2 Big Bang 1:42
  • 3 No Control 1:47
  • 4 Sometimes I Feel Like 1:34
  • 5 Automatic Man 1:40
  • 6 I Want to Conquer the World 2:19
  • 7 Sanity 2:44
  • 8 Henchman 1:07
  • 9 It Must Look Pretty Appealing 1:23
  • 10 You 2:05
  • 11 Progress 2:14
  • 12 I Want Something More 0:47
  • 13 Anxiety 2:08
  • 14 Billy 1:54
  • 15 The World Won’t Stop 1:57

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