What makes The E.P. Compilation by Refused notable?

This album is significant for encapsulating the band's early sound and ideology, serving as a precursor to their later works that would influence countless bands in the post-hardcore genre. The critical reception of Refused's subsequent albums solidified their status as pioneers, making this compilation essential for understanding their impact on the music landscape. The E.P. Compilation was released in 1997, during a critical phase for Refused as they were transitioning from underground punk icons to more widely recognized figures in the hardcore scene. This compilation brought together various early tracks, showcasing their evolution leading up to their landmark album, The Shape of Punk to Come, released just two years later.

Who is The E.P. Compilation for?

The E.P. Compilation works well if you're into short, intense listening bursts, energetic drive for activities and raw emotional expressions.

How many songs are on The E.P. Compilation?

The E.P. Compilation has 23 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

The E.P. Compilation

Refused · 1997

64 min · 23 tracks · hardcore punk · post-hardcore

A frenetic burst of hardcore energy mixed with politically charged lyrics and raw emotional intensity.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, intense listening bursts
energetic drive for activities
raw emotional expressions
politically charged reflections
dynamic and varied pacing

Where this album fits

Career context: The E.P. Compilation was released in 1997, during a critical phase for Refused as they were transitioning from underground punk icons to more widely recognized figures in the hardcore scene. This compilation brought together various early tracks, showcasing their evolution leading up to their landmark album, The Shape of Punk to Come, released just two years later.
Stylistic neighbors: At the Drive-In· Glassjaw· The Blood Brothers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Circle Pit 2:14
2 Lick It Clean 3:00
3 Jag äter inte mina vänner 4:41
4 Voodoo People 3:00
5 Bullet 1:15
6 Cheap… 1:56
7 Burn It 3:13
8 Symbols 3:40
9 Sunflower Princess 2:00
10 I Am Not Me 2:29
11 Everlasting 3:07
12 The Real 2:34
13 Pretty Face 2:13
14 Half Mast 2:16
15 Perception 2:23
16 Who Died??? 1:37
17 The New Deal 2:50
18 Guilty 3:20
19 Hate Breeds Hate 3:04
20 Break 1:58
21 Where’s Equality 2:11
22 Soft 2:45
23 I Wish / D.R.S.S. 6:48

What to play next

Listen next

The Shape of Punk to Come

1998

Go back to

The Demo Compilation

1997

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