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The Recovered EP

Propagandhi · 2010

8 min · 3 tracks · punk rock

Furious riffs and politically charged lyrics collide in a compact burst of melodic hardcore urgency.

Top tracks — play these first

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    What Price Will You Pay? — Opening with a rapid-fire tempo and biting commentary on consumerism, this track encapsulates the band's ethos while setting the tone for the EP's urgent themes.
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    Leg‐Hold Trap — This track combines aggressive instrumentation with a poignant message against animal cruelty, demonstrating Propagandhi's ability to fuse activism with music.
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    Gamble — Closing out the EP, this song offers a reflective take on risk and consequence, underscoring the personal stakes involved in broader societal issues.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The EP delivers intense punk energy with sharp political lyrics, making it a strong entry in Propagandhi's discography.

What we noticed

  • The EP features three tracks, each under four minutes, maintaining a high-energy pace throughout.
  • Each song employs aggressive guitar riffs paired with shouted vocals, creating an urgent and confrontational sound.
  • Lyrically, the tracks focus on social and political themes, with direct critiques of capitalism and animal rights.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What Price Will You Pay? 1:49
  • 2 Leg‐Hold Trap 2:34
  • 3 Gamble 4:15

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