Resurrection
Vice Squad · 1999
49 min · 15 tracks · punk rock
Punk anthems collide with gritty realism, layered over raw energy and sharp lyrical commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Resurrection — The title track encapsulates the album’s core message of revival and resilience, blending high-energy instrumentation with passionate vocals that reflect the band’s renewed vigor.
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You Can't Buy Back the Dead (Full Length Version) — This track showcases Vice Squad's signature sound while exploring themes of loss and memory, making it a poignant centerpiece of the album.
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Stand Strong, Stand Proud — With its empowering lyrics and driving rhythm, this song serves as an anthem for perseverance, embodying the spirit of the punk movement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines classic punk elements with contemporary themes, maintaining energy but showing some unevenness in pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar riffs layered with aggressive drumming, creating a dense sound typical of punk rock.
- Lyrical themes often reflect social issues and personal struggles, delivered with a direct and confrontational vocal style.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy with melodic hooks
- urgent bursts of self-reflection
- short tracks for quick engagement
- cathartic release of pent-up feelings
- late-night introspection with intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, drawn-out compositions
- seek polished mainstream production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1999, Vice Squad had transitioned through various phases since their formation in the early '80s. 'Resurrection' marked their return after a significant hiatus, showcasing a blend of classic punk influences with contemporary themes relevant to a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Adverts· X-Ray Spex· Buzzcocks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out of Reach 1:58
- 2 Coward 2:14
- 3 Insomnia 2:58
- 4 Resurrection 3:08
- 5 You Can't Buy Back the Dead (Full Length Version) 3:11
- 6 Last Rockers 4:15
- 7 Breeders 2:54
- 8 Sterile 3:31
- 9 Westend Stars 3:35
- 10 Latex Love 1:47
- 11 Stand Strong, Stand Proud 3:29
- 12 Humane 2:37
- 13 Citizen 2:58
- 14 Scarred for Life 2:20
- 15 Princess Paranoia 7:59
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