Why?
Discharge · 1981
20 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
A relentless barrage of raw energy and socio-political commentary packed into brief, explosive tracks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, intense listening bursts
- immediate energy and urgency
- raw, visceral emotional impact
- socio-political reflection moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, 'Why?' marked Discharge's pivotal transition into the hardcore punk scene following their influential debut EP, 'Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing.' At this point, they were rapidly gaining recognition for their intense sound and politically charged lyrics, solidifying their status as a leading force in the UK punk movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Agnostic Front· GBH· Chaos UK
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Visions of War 1:41
- 2 Does This System Work 1:17
- 3 A Look at Tomorrow 1:57
- 4 Why 1:11
- 5 Maimed and Slaughtered 1:06
- 6 Mania for Conquest 1:16
- 7 Ain't No Feeble Bastard 1:30
- 8 Is This to Be 1:31
- 9 Massacre of Innocents (Air Attack) 1:23
- 10 Why 1:49
- 11 State Violence / State Control 2:42
- 12 Doomsday 2:39
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