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.
Why this album works
'No Control' is significant not only for its critical acclaim but also for its role in shaping the melodic hardcore movement. It reached number 29 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and influenced numerous bands that followed, cementing Bad Religion's legacy as pioneers of the genre.
- Best for
- quick, punchy listening bursts energetic motivational vibes introspective yet frenetic pace
- 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
- Moby· Green Day· Beck· Neil Young· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
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 Standout 1:40
- 6 I Want to Conquer the World Standout 2:19
- 7 Sanity Standout 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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