The Dissent of Man
Bad Religion · 2007
43 min · 15 tracks · punk · melodic hardcore
A raw and energetic punk rock album infused with melodic undertones and thought-provoking lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective energy
- thought-provoking lyrics for engagement
- short tracks for quick bursts
- melodic undertones with raw intensity
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of slow, sounds
- prefer lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in punk after many albums.
- Themes
- environmental neglect· societal expectations· toxic relationships
- Career context
- Released in January 2007, 'The Dissent of Man' is Bad Religion's thirteenth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'The Empire Strikes First' from 2004. By this time, the band had solidified their status as stalwarts of the punk rock genre while exploring deeper political themes and personal reflections in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Descendents· NOFX· Pennywise
- If this clicks, go next to
- New Maps of Hell — Continues the energetic punk sound while introducing fresh themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Sufferer & The Witness by Rise Against — Shares raw energy and political themes, blending melodic hooks with punk fervor.For Blood and Empire by Anti-Flag — Features thought-provoking lyrics and a similar blend of melody and hardcore punk energy.Reason to Believe by Pennywise — Combines melodic punk sound with introspective lyrics, maintaining a strong energetic drive.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "The Day That the Earth Stalled".
- 1 The Day That the Earth Stalled Start here 1:27
- 2 Only Rain 2:42
- 3 The Resist Stance 2:33
- 4 Won’t Somebody 2:43
- 5 The Devil in Stitches 3:28
- 6 Pride and the Pallor 2:59
- 7 Wrong Way Kids 2:46
- 8 Meeting of the Minds 2:07
- 9 Someone to Believe 2:38
- 10 Avalon 3:27
- 11 Cyanide 3:55
- 12 Turn Your Back on Me 2:24
- 13 Ad Hominem 3:26
- 14 Where the Fun Is 3:04
- 15 I Won’t Say Anything 3:23
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Bad Religion's catalog. Shows continued vitality and relevance in punk after many albums.
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