Something Better Change
D.O.A. · 1980
39 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
Raucous guitars and relentless beats collide with confrontational lyrics reflecting a disillusioned youth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short energetic bursts throughout
- confrontational themes for youth
- ideal for quick listens
- driving rhythms for motivation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek mellow, reflective sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Something Better Change' marked D.O.A.'s debut studio album after their formation in 1978. At this point, they had already established themselves within the Vancouver punk scene, but this album propelled them into broader recognition as leaders of hardcore punk in Canada.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dead Kennedys· Black Flag· Minor Threat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Age 2:18
- 2 The Enemy 2:53
- 3 2+2 4:08
- 4 Get Out of My Life 2:07
- 5 Woke Up Screaming 2:42
- 6 Last Night 3:23
- 7 Thirteen 2:23
- 8 Great White Hope 2:53
- 9 The Prisoner 2:01
- 10 Rich Bitch 3:00
- 11 Take a Chance 1:48
- 12 Whatcha Gonna Do? 4:44
- 13 World War 3 3:46
- 14 New Wave Sucks 1:01
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