Revenge on Society
Blood for Blood · 1998
41 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, aggressive hardcore punk that channels urban disillusionment through unrelenting riffs and fierce vocal intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bitch Called Hope — This track features a relentless energy that embodies the album's frustration with societal norms, showcasing the band's signature blend of aggression and melody.
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Revenge on Society — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's core theme of defiance against societal expectations while delivering powerful riffs and an anthemic chorus.
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Wasted Youth Crew (My Kind Belong Nowhere) — This song poignantly addresses feelings of alienation and belonging within the punk scene, resonating deeply with listeners who feel marginalized.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and thematic focus resonate within hardcore punk, marking it as a significant work in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that is maintained through the first five tracks, creating an aggressive and relentless energy.
- Vocal delivery alternates between shouted verses and intense choruses, often layering multiple vocal lines for added ferocity.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Wasted Youth Crew', which shifts from fast-paced riffs to slower, heavier sections.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- short bursts of aggressive energy
- cathartic release of frustration
- raw intensity for rebellious spirits
- fierce anthems for urban disillusionment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- seek polished, studio perfection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Revenge on Society was Blood for Blood's third studio album, released in 1998, following their breakthrough release, Outlaw Anthems. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the hardcore punk scene, particularly within the Boston area, known for its raw sound and rebellious themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- H2O· Sick of It All· Madball
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Enter the Criminal Mind 1:42
- 2 Bitch Called Hope 2:51
- 3 Die Laughing 4:23
- 4 Wasted Youth Crew (My Kind Belong Nowhere) 4:26
- 5 All Fucked Up 2:40
- 6 Evil in the Brain 4:46
- 7 Revenge on Society 3:27
- 8 Ya Still a Paper Gangster 2:45
- 9 I Am the Enemy 3:48
- 10 My Time Is Yet to Come 5:30
- 11 Shut My Eyes Forever 4:59
- 12 Last Call.......Fuck You 0:28
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