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Think Tank

Henry Rollins

126 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk · heavy metal

A frenetic mix of spoken word and punk-infused rants that challenge societal norms and politics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night reflections
  • thought-provoking narrative explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Think Tank' is Henry Rollins' exploration of his thoughts in a post-9/11 world. This album follows his previous spoken word release, 'Talking From the Box,' and marks a continuation of his transition from hardcore punk frontman to influential spoken word artist. At this point in his career, Rollins was deeply engaged in social commentary and personal reflection.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Flag· Minor Threat· Bad Brains

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 How I Got Here 2:21
  • 2 Airport Hell 14:35
  • 3 Television 12:42
  • 4 World Peace 2:57
  • 5 El Niño 2:30
  • 6 Weatherman 2:13
  • 7 The Gay Thing 13:51
  • 8 Vegas 0:33

Disc 2

  • 1 Nothing Can Go Wrong 8:37
  • 2 Brazil 9:20
  • 3 Russia 21:36
  • 4 Marius 15:20
  • 5 No One is Fax Exempt 19:28

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