Outrage! Is Now
Death from Above 1979 · 2017
36 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
A raw and frenetic blend of punk and dance rock that ignites a sense of urgency and rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Freeze Me — This track exemplifies the album's intense energy, featuring driving bass lines and lyrics that confront societal apathy with fierce urgency.
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Outrage! Is Now — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of frustration and resistance, combining catchy hooks with a powerful message about social issues.
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NVR 4EVR — Blending infectious rhythms with a relentless pace, this song captures the essence of fleeting moments and the desire for permanence in an ever-changing world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk with dance elements but lacks some cohesion and depth over time.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving rhythms and aggressive guitar riffs, establishing a consistent punk rock sound.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Freeze Me,' which shifts from a frenetic pace to a more subdued section before ramping up again.
- The lyrics across the album often address political themes, creating a sense of urgency that complements the raw instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady mid-tempo energetic flow
- raw energy for active listening
- catchy anthems for group sing-alongs
- for evening drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek extensive musical variety
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Outrage! Is Now is the third studio album by Death from Above 1979, arriving over a decade after their last full-length release, The Physical World. The duo had reformed in 2011 after an extended hiatus, and this album marked their return to the music scene, showcasing their evolution while maintaining the signature sound that gained them recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dead Weather· Death Grips· Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nomad 4:10
- 2 Freeze Me 3:18
- 3 Caught Up 4:30
- 4 Outrage! Is Now 3:33
- 5 Never Swim Alone 2:34
- 6 Moonlight 3:10
- 7 Statues 4:36
- 8 All I C Is U & Me 3:00
- 9 NVR 4EVR 3:50
- 10 Holy Books 3:49
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