What makes Older... Budweiser by Gang Green notable?

Older... Budweiser is notable for its sharp critique of consumer culture and youth disillusionment, resonating with punk audiences during the late '80s. The album's title track and others received significant airplay on college radio, helping to cement Gang Green's place in the crossover thrash movement while influencing subsequent bands within the genre. When Gang Green released Older... Budweiser in 1989, they were transitioning from their earlier hardcore roots into a more diverse sound that incorporated elements of thrash. This album marked their third studio release, coming off the heels of their 1987 album, Another Wasted Night, which showcased their developing style. The shift towards a more polished production reflected their ambitions to reach a broader audience.

How many songs are on Older... Budweiser?

Older... Budweiser has 10 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Older... Budweiser

Gang Green · 1989

31 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk

A raucous blend of hardcore punk and crossover thrash, brimming with frenetic energy and biting social commentary.

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Just One Bullet — This track encapsulates the album's raw energy and urgency, reflecting themes of desperation and violence with an infectious riff that showcases the band's signature sound.
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We Can Go — With its fast-paced tempo and rebellious lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's crossover appeal, bridging hardcore punk with thrash elements effectively.
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I'm Still Young — This anthem resonates with youthful defiance and captures the essence of the band's identity during a time of change in their sound and message.

Tracklist

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

1 Church of Fun 3:13
2 Just One Bullet 3:04
3 We Can Go 2:22
4 Tear Down the Walls 3:15
5 Flight 911 4:05
6 Bedroom of Doom 4:18
7 Casio Jungle 2:24
8 Why Should You 3:48
9 I'm Still Young 2:42
10 Ballad 2:32

What to play next

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You Got It

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