The General Strike
Anti-Flag · 2012
27 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk · pop-punk · street punk
A relentless barrage of politically charged punk anthems fueled by urgency and a call to action.
Why this album works
'The General Strike' resonated widely within the punk community for its fervent critiques of neoliberalism and capitalism, garnering significant attention and charting on various Billboard lists. It reflects a broader cultural moment where activism and music intersected, especially during a time of global economic unrest.
- Best for
- short bursts of high energy politically charged sing-alongs urgent calls to action
- Context
- By the time Anti-Flag released 'The General Strike' in 2012, they were already established figures in the punk scene, having formed in 1988. This album marked their ninth studio release, following the critically acclaimed 'The People or the Gun' (2009), and further solidified their stance as outspoken political activists through music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Controlled Opposition 0:21
- 2 The Neoliberal Anthem Standout 3:18
- 3 1915 Standout 2:52
- 4 This Is the New Sound 2:45
- 5 Bullshit Opportunist 2:35
- 6 The Ranks of the Masses Rising 2:28
- 7 Turn a Blind Eye 1:19
- 8 Broken Bones 3:01
- 9 I Don’t Wanna 2:27
- 10 Nothing Recedes Like Progress 2:18
- 11 Resist Standout 1:02
- 12 The Ghosts of Alexandria 2:53
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