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North America Sucks!!

Anti-Flag · 1997

44 min · 18 tracks · hardcore punk · pop-punk · street punk

A relentless barrage of sharp riffs and raw energy fuels Anti-Flag's unapologetic punk anthems against societal norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady relentless energy throughout
  • short bursts of cathartic release
  • frantic anthems for rebellion
  • screaming along with friends
  • angry reflections on society

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow background sounds
  • seek lengthy musical explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'North America Sucks!!' was released in 1997, Anti-Flag had transitioned from their debut album to a more defined sound within the punk scene. This album followed their breakthrough effort, 'Die for the Government,' and solidified their commitment to politically charged lyrics and energetic performances during a pivotal time in the punk revival of the late 90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Rise Against· Pennywise· NOFX

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Can’t Stand Being With You 2:08
  • 2 We’ve Got His Gun 2:17
  • 3 The Truth 2:43
  • 4 Indie Sux, Hardline Sux, Emo Sux, You Suck! 2:08
  • 5 Anti‐Violent 3:08
  • 6 You’ll Scream Tonight 5:14
  • 7 Their System Doesn’t Work for You 2:34
  • 8 Born to Die 2:08
  • 9 I’m Having a Good Day 2:43
  • 10 Not Gonna Change 1:50
  • 11 Courage 1:10
  • 12 Surrey Song 2:24
  • 13 Expectations Are for the Old 2:11
  • 14 You’re Not the One 1:52
  • 15 I Hate You / Too Many People 3:35
  • 16 Around Again 2:24
  • 17 David O. Is a Nazi 2:34
  • 18 The Egyptian Musician 1:28

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