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Vengeance

New Model Army · 1987

60 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk

A raw and urgent blend of post-punk energy with politically charged lyrics and anthemic melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • politically charged anthemic energy
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • raw urgency in every track
  • morning commute with intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking mellow background sounds
  • prefer standalone, radio-friendly singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'Vengeance' was New Model Army's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'No Rest for the Wicked' in 1985. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading voice in the alternative rock scene, addressing social issues through their music amidst a growing fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cult· Killing Joke· The Sisters of Mercy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bittersweet 3:08
  • 2 Betcha 2:32
  • 3 Tension 2:13
  • 4 Great Expectations 3:16
  • 5 Waiting 3:31
  • 6 Christian Militia 3:26
  • 7 Notice Me 2:38
  • 8 Smalltown England 3:22
  • 9 A Liberal Education 5:30
  • 10 Vengeance 4:06
  • 11 Sex (The Black Angel) 3:26
  • 12 Running in the Rain 4:00
  • 13 Spirit of the Falklands 3:47
  • 14 The Price 3:26
  • 15 1984 3:18
  • 16 No Man's Land 3:33
  • 17 Great Expectations (The Peel Sessions) 3:03
  • 18 Notice Me (The Peel Session) 2:38

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