The Record cover

The Record

Fear · 1982

27 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk

Raw, frenetic energy captures the chaotic spirit of early ’80s punk with biting social commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • high-energy bursts of sound
  • raw, frenetic emotional release
  • dynamic social commentary experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1982, 'The Record' marked Fear's debut studio album after gaining attention from their energetic live performances. At this point, the band was emerging from the Los Angeles punk scene, establishing themselves with a sound and attitude that would influence many hardcore bands that followed.
Stylistic neighbors
Avail· Mongol Shuudan· Black Flag

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let’s Have a War 2:20
  • 2 Beef Boloney 1:47
  • 3 Camarillo 1:09
  • 4 I Don’t Care About You 1:50
  • 5 New York’s Alright If You Like Saxophones 2:07
  • 6 Gimme Some Action 1:00
  • 7 Foreign Policy 2:14
  • 8 We Destroy the Family 1:55
  • 9 I Love Livin’ in the City 1:54
  • 10 Disconnected 2:07
  • 11 We Got to Get Out of This Place 2:38
  • 12 Fresh Flesh 1:44
  • 13 Getting the Brush 2:32
  • 14 No More Nothing 1:31
  • 15 Fuck Christmas 0:45

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