Survival Sickness
The (International) Noise Conspiracy · 2000
39 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Raw punk energy intermingles with sharp political commentary, delivering an urgent call to action through blistering guitar riffs and punchy rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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(I’ve Got) Survival Sickness — This track encapsulates the album's core message of resistance and urgency, combining catchy hooks with incisive lyrics that challenge complacency.
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The Subversive Sound — With its driving beat and defiant lyrics, this track serves as a rallying cry for those disillusioned by mainstream culture, representing the band's commitment to subversion.
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Enslavement Blues — This song stands out for its poignant critique of societal structures, blending personal struggle with broader themes of oppression while maintaining an infectious punk energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines raw punk energy with political commentary, maintaining a strong identity throughout its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied pacing.
- Tracks often feature abrupt transitions, such as moving from a driving rhythm to a sudden pause or quieter moment, enhancing the urgency of the political themes.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners directly.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, punchy tracks
- dynamic emotional journeys
- engaging and thought-provoking themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Survival Sickness marked The (International) Noise Conspiracy's third album, following their acclaimed record, A New Morning, Changing Weather. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity as a politically charged punk outfit, blending rock influences with a message that resonated deeply during a time of global unrest.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Refused· The Bronx· Against Me!
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Wanna Know About U 2:30
- 2 The Subversive Sound 2:38
- 3 Smash It Up 3:15
- 4 (I’ve Got) Survival Sickness 4:09
- 5 The Reproduction of Death 3:48
- 6 Impostor Costume 2:57
- 7 Intermission 2:22
- 8 Only Lovers Left Alive 2:42
- 9 Do I Have to Spell It Out? 4:00
- 10 Will It Ever Be Quiet? 3:46
- 11 Enslavement Blues 3:18
- 12 Ready Steady Go! 4:22
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