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The Love of Hopeless Causes

New Model Army · 1993

38 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk

A fusion of gritty post-punk energy and reflective lyrics, capturing the struggles of a tumultuous era.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective listening
  • gritty energy for thoughtful moments
  • engaging narratives to ponder
  • afternoon moods of quiet contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1993, New Model Army was solidifying their status in the alternative rock scene following their critically acclaimed album 'Thunder and Consolation' (1989). 'The Love of Hopeless Causes' served as their fifth studio album, showcasing a maturation in sound while addressing political and personal themes with increased complexity. This period marked a transition for the band as they navigated commercial pressures while remaining true to their roots.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cult· Killing Joke· The Sisters of Mercy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Here Comes the War 4:28
  • 2 Fate 3:20
  • 3 Living in the Rose 3:48
  • 4 White Light 4:43
  • 5 Believe It 4:01
  • 6 Understand U 3:33
  • 7 My People 4:38
  • 8 These Words 3:36
  • 9 Afternoon Song 2:34
  • 10 Bad Old World 3:33

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