War Music cover

War Music

Refused · 2019

34 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk · post-hardcore

Explosive hardcore punk energy collides with politically charged lyrics and frenetic rhythms throughout this audacious album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • politically charged lyrical engagement
  • explosive moments of catharsis
  • short bursts of intensity
  • in-order listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, reflective music
  • seek lengthy immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 18, 2019, 'War Music' marks Refused's return after a lengthy hiatus following their last studio album, 'Freedom' in 2015. This album showcases the band's continued evolution within the hardcore punk genre while reaffirming their commitment to social and political commentary.
Stylistic neighbors
At the Drive-In· Glassjaw· The Blood Brothers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 REV001 3:10
  • 2 Violent Reaction 4:03
  • 3 I Wanna Watch the World Burn 3:30
  • 4 Blood Red 3:39
  • 5 Malfire 3:01
  • 6 Turn the Cross 3:38
  • 7 Damaged III 3:08
  • 8 Death in Vännäs 3:03
  • 9 The Infamous Left 3:05
  • 10 Economy of Death 4:01

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