What makes Religious Wars by Subhumans notable?

Religious Wars is notable for its fierce critique of religious conflict and social injustice, gaining traction within the anarcho-punk scene. The EP's raw sound and provocative lyrics resonated with audiences, contributing to the band's rising reputation and influencing later punk acts committed to political themes. Released in 1982, Religious Wars marked Subhumans' debut EP during the height of the anarcho-punk movement. Following their formation in 1980 and a growing underground presence, this release helped solidify their stance against societal issues through music, paving the way for their subsequent full-length albums.

How many songs are on Religious Wars?

Religious Wars has 4 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.

Religious Wars

Subhumans · 1982

9 min · 4 tracks · anarcho-punk

An urgent barrage of politically charged punk rock, blending raw energy with incisive social commentary.

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Religious Wars — The title track encapsulates the EP's central theme, delivering a powerful critique of how religion instigates violence and conflict.
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Work Experience — This track addresses the struggles of youth unemployment, using sharp lyrics and driving rhythms to reflect disillusionment with societal expectations.
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It’s Gonna Get Worse — With its bleak outlook on societal decline, this song combines urgent instrumentation with biting commentary, embodying the angst of the era.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The EP delivers a focused critique through concise tracks, embodying the raw energy of anarcho-punk.

What we noticed

The EP features four tracks, each under three minutes, maintaining a relentless pace throughout.
Each song employs a straightforward verse-chorus structure, with lyrics that directly address social and political issues.
The instrumentation is characterized by fast tempos, aggressive guitar riffs, and shouted vocals, creating an urgent atmosphere.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Religious Wars 2:25
2 Love Is... 2:43
3 It’s Gonna Get Worse 2:03
4 Work Experience 2:45

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