Released 40 years ago
Revenge
T.S.O.L. · 1986
32 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw and aggressive blend of hardcore punk energy with haunting melodies and lyrically charged narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Time — Opening with high-energy instrumentals, this track captures the urgency and defiance that characterize much of the album, setting a relentless pace.
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Revenge — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of retribution and emotional turmoil, showcasing the band's ability to blend aggression with melodic hooks.
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Everybody’s a Cop — This track delivers biting social commentary wrapped in catchy riffs, highlighting the band's knack for addressing societal issues while maintaining their punk edge.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with strong lyrical themes, though it may not have lasting appeal for all listeners.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic elements.
- Lyrically, the album explores dark themes and narratives, often delivered with a raw vocal style that enhances the emotional weight of the songs.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty energy for late nights
- short bursts of cathartic release
- melodic hooks with dark undertones
- steady progression towards resolution
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive tracks
- seek soothing background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Revenge' was released in 1986, T.S.O.L. had already made a name for themselves in the punk scene with their earlier albums. This record marked a significant shift, showing their evolution from horror punk roots towards a more mainstream sound while retaining their intense lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dead Kennedys· AFI· The Cramps
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Time 2:39
- 2 Nothin’ for You 2:30
- 3 Memories 3:10
- 4 Colours (Take Me Away) 4:12
- 5 Madhouse 3:54
- 6 Revenge 3:08
- 7 Change Today 2:18
- 8 Still the Same 3:48
- 9 Your Eyes 3:47
- 10 Everybody’s a Cop 2:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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