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.
Why this album works
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.
- Best for
- short, intense listening bursts energetic drive for activities raw emotional expressions
- 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
- Senses Fail· Electric Callboy· 25 ta Life
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Circle Pit Standout 2:14
- 2 Lick It Clean 3:00
- 3 Jag äter inte mina vänner Standout 4:41
- 4 Voodoo People 3:00
- 5 Bullet 1:15
- 6 Cheap… 1:56
- 7 Burn It Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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