The Collection
New Model Army · 2004
62 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk
A potent blend of post-punk energy and alternative rock introspection, reflecting on societal issues and personal struggles.
Why this album works
This collection is significant for showcasing New Model Army's impact on the post-punk revival and alternative rock movements. It features prominent tracks that have become anthems within their fanbase, contributing to the band's enduring legacy and a notable resurgence in interest around their music during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks reflective anthems for personal struggles engaging live performances captured
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'The Collection' came during New Model Army's sustained presence in the alternative rock scene following their 2000 album 'Eight'. This compilation encapsulates the band's evolution over two decades, highlighting their thematic focus on resistance, identity, and social commentary as they navigated a changing musical landscape.
- If you like
- alternative rock, post-punk
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stupid Questions 3:29
- 2 225 4:49
- 3 Eleven Years 3:53
- 4 Courage Standout 3:18
- 5 Space 3:26
- 6 Heroes 4:05
- 7 51st State Standout 2:34
- 8 Vanity 5:32
- 9 No Rest 5:22
- 10 Ballad of Bodmin Pill 4:49
- 11 Deadeye 4:52
- 12 Smalltown England (live) Standout 4:12
- 13 Drag It Down 3:27
- 14 The Charge 3:25
- 15 The World (live) 5:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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