Troops of Tomorrow
The Exploited · 1982
51 min · 20 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw and aggressive hardcore punk that channels social unrest through blistering riffs and relentless energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Troops of Tomorrow — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of rebellion and urgency, delivering a powerful message against militarism with a frenetic pace.
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Daily News — This track critiques media sensationalism, using fast-paced rhythms to mirror the chaotic nature of news cycles while highlighting societal apathy.
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War — With its aggressive instrumentation and direct lyrics, 'War' serves as a stark indictment of conflict, embodying the band's anti-war sentiment prevalent throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the raw energy of early 80s UK punk with direct political commentary and aggressive sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo, with most tracks maintaining a fast-paced, aggressive rhythm typical of hardcore punk.
- Many songs are under two minutes long, creating a sense of urgency and relentless energy throughout the record.
- Lyrically, the album addresses political themes directly, often using blunt language to convey its messages.
- The production is raw and unpolished, emphasizing the band's energetic performance rather than studio refinement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- relentless rhythmic aggression
- dynamic shifts in energy
- cathartic full-volume release
- short bursts of intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, gradual builds
- seek melodic, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, Troops of Tomorrow was The Exploited's third studio album, following their acclaimed debut, Punks Not Dead. At this point in their career, the band was firmly establishing themselves as leaders of the UK punk scene, gaining notoriety for their provocative lyrics and energetic performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- GBH· Discharge· Dead Kennedys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jimmy Boyle 2:07
- 2 Daily News 2:57
- 3 Disorder 2:18
- 4 Alternative 2:04
- 5 U.S.A. 3:19
- 6 Rapist 1:27
- 7 Troops of Tomorrow 4:54
- 8 UK 82 2:47
- 9 Sid Vicious Was Innocent 2:56
- 10 War 3:47
- 11 They Won't Stop 2:18
- 12 So Tragic 1:47
- 13 Germs 4:38
- 14 Dead Cities 1:52
- 15 Hitler's in the Charts Again 2:35
- 16 Class War 1:19
- 17 Alternative (single version) 2:04
- 18 Attack 2:25
- 19 Computers Don't Blunder 2:33
- 20 Addiction 1:38
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