Retroactive Abortion
Venomous Concept · 2004
27 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk
Frantic hardcore punk energy collides with raw, humorous lyrics in an explosive, short-form format.
Top tracks — play these first
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Weirdo — Opening with chaotic riffs and a catchy chorus, this track sets the tone for the album's mix of humor and intensity. Its brevity exemplifies the band’s style and hooks listeners immediately.
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Oink! — At just over a minute long, this song encapsulates the band's penchant for absurdity while delivering a powerful critique of societal norms. Its punchy rhythm makes it memorable among the album's fast-paced offerings.
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Idiot Parade — This track stands out with its anthemic quality, providing a sing-along moment amid the chaos. The lyrics satirize conformity, embodying the rebellious spirit of hardcore punk.
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Anti-Social — With its frenetic pace and direct lyrical approach, this song captures the essence of alienation felt by many youth. It combines sharp social commentary with an infectious energy that represents the band's core ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's quick tracks and humorous lyrics create a distinct yet cohesive hardcore punk experience.
What we noticed
- Tracks often shift abruptly from one to the next, maintaining a relentless pace that emphasizes the chaotic energy of hardcore punk.
- Lyrical content frequently employs humor and absurdity, contrasting with the aggressive instrumentation, which is typical for the genre.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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 Weirdo 2:01
- 2 Oink! 1:04
- 3 Rhetoric 2:30
- 4 I Said It Before 1:51
- 5 Freakbird 1:29
- 6 Infest 0:36
- 7 Life's Fine 1:54
- 8 Idiot Parade 2:31
- 9 Hard On 2:00
- 10 Group Hug 1:33
- 11 Anti-Social 1:12
- 12 Run Around 1:25
- 13 Smash 1:41
- 14 Monkey See - Monkey Beat 1:10
- 15 Total Recall 1:54
- 16 Brain Crash 2:14
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