The Massacre
The Exploited · 1990
43 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, aggressive punk energy meets provocative lyrics in a relentless critique of societal norms and authority.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Massacre — This title track sets the tone for the album with its frenetic pace and biting lyrics that encapsulate the overall spirit of rebellion present throughout.
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Don't Pay the Poll Tax — A politically charged anthem, this track exemplifies The Exploited's ability to fuse music with direct action, rallying listeners against governmental oppression.
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Fuck Religion — This song stands out for its confrontational stance on organized religion, embodying the band's fearless approach to taboo subjects and societal critique.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers raw energy and political commentary but lacks depth in composition and craft.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a fast-paced, aggressive tone, maintaining high energy through the first half.
- The lyrics are direct and confrontational, often addressing political themes without ambiguity.
- The final track slows down slightly, providing a brief moment of reflection before the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- steady mid-tempo energy
- provocative themes for rebellion
- full-volume cathartic release
- background for energetic activities
Maybe skip if you
- seeking soft, gentle sounds
- prefer lyrics over raw energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Massacre is The Exploited's fourth studio album, released after their commercial peak with 1986's Punk's Not Dead. At this point, the band had solidified their position within the UK hardcore punk scene, transitioning from their earlier raw sound to more polished yet equally fierce compositions. This album reflects their ongoing commitment to confrontational themes and aggressive music as they continued to influence the punk landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- GBH· Discharge· Dead Kennedys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Massacre 3:05
- 2 Sick Bastard 3:59
- 3 Porno Slut 3:11
- 4 Now I’m Dead 3:44
- 5 Boys in Blue 3:55
- 6 Dog Soldier 3:05
- 7 Don’t Pay the Poll Tax 4:27
- 8 Fuck Religion 3:12
- 9 About to Die 3:30
- 10 Blown Out of the Sky 4:16
- 11 Police Shit 3:52
- 12 Stop the Slaughter 3:35
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