Punishment in Capitals
Napalm Death · 2002
63 min · 28 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore
Frenzied blasts of grindcore collide with political fury, delivering a relentless commentary on societal decay.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its sharp critique of political and social issues, exemplifying Napalm Death's commitment to their anarcho-punk roots. It received positive reviews from critics, reinforcing their status by charting in various countries and further influencing the grindcore genre.
- Best for
- political fury in short bursts wave-like intensity with peaks cathartic release of aggression
- Context
- Released on November 5, 2002, 'Punishment in Capitals' was Napalm Death's first album after their acclaimed 'Order of the Leech' (2002). The band was solidifying their reputation within the grindcore scene, following a decade of influential work and lineup changes that saw them evolve into a formidable force in extreme music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Extreme Noise Terror· Carcass· Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lucid Fairytale 1:01
- 2 Take the Poison 1:43
- 3 Next on the List Standout 3:27
- 4 Constitutional Hell 2:33
- 5 Suffer the Children Standout 3:52
- 6 Cleanse Impure 2:56
- 7 Politicians Standout 1:34
- 8 Breed to Breathe 2:58
- 9 Vermin 2:18
- 10 The World Keeps Turning 2:39
- 11 Can’t Play, Won’t Pay 3:19
- 12 Unchallenged Hate 2:00
- 13 Volume of Neglect 3:18
- 14 Narcoleptic 2:30
- 15 Hung 3:30
- 16 From Enslavement to Obliteration 1:33
- 17 Scum 2:41
- 18 Life? 0:41
- 19 The Kill 0:27
- 20 Deceiver 0:41
- 21 You Suffer 0:15
- 22 Cure for the Common Complaint 2:38
- 23 Mass Appeal Madness 3:13
- 24 Greed Killing 2:36
- 25 Instinct of Survival 1:51
- 26 Nazi Punks Fuck Off 1:19
- 27 Back From the Dead 2:28
- 28 Siege of Power 3:31
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