The E.P. Compilation
Refused · 1997
64 min · 23 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw energy collides with political urgency, blending hardcore punk with experimental sounds to create a fiercely rebellious sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Circle Pit — This opening track sets the tone with its frenetic pace and aggressive instrumentation, embodying the raw spirit of the compilation.
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Bullet — With its explosive brevity and confrontational lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's unapologetic approach to social commentary.
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Jag äter inte mina vänner — This song features a compelling fusion of melodic elements with intense hardcore rhythms, showcasing the band's stylistic range.
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Hate Breeds Hate — Addressing themes of violence and societal issues, this track carries a potent message that resonates throughout the compilation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The compilation captures Refused's evolution with dynamic compositions and a raw sound that resonates within hardcore punk.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, with abrupt tempo changes and shifts in intensity that challenge traditional hardcore punk norms.
- The lyrics across the compilation often address political themes, using direct language and imagery that enhances the urgency of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- Released in 1997, The E.P. Compilation captures Refused's transitional phase as they were gaining international attention following their 1996 album, Everlasting. This compilation showcases their evolution from underground punk to a more experimental sound that would culminate in their groundbreaking album, The Shape of Punk to Come, released just two years later.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Drive-In· Glassjaw· The Blood Brothers
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hate Breeds Hate
The shift from general observations about societal violence to a personal confrontation marks a powerful evolution in perspective.
This change in focus amplifies the urgency of the message by making it both collective and deeply personal.
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
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