Worlds Apart
Subhumans · 1985
42 min · 15 tracks · anarcho-punk
Raucous anarcho-punk energy collides with incisive lyrics, creating a frenetic sound that critiques societal norms and political apathy.
Top tracks — play these first
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British Disease — This track stands out for its biting commentary on the malaise affecting British society in the mid-1980s, capturing the essence of political disillusionment.
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Apathy — With its relentless drive and urgent message, Apathy encapsulates the band's frustration with societal indifference toward critical issues.
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Ex-Teenage Rebel — This track reflects on lost youth and disillusionment while maintaining a catchy punk vigor, making it both introspective and anthemic.
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Pigman — Pigman features a raw vocal performance and vivid imagery that critiques capitalism and conformity, embodying the band's activist spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines frenetic energy with incisive lyrics, reflecting its anarcho-punk roots while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Many songs feature abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- The lyrics are delivered in a shouted vocal style, often overlapping with instrumental sections, emphasizing the chaotic nature of the music.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- frantic bursts of raw energy
- cathartic outbursts against apathy
- short, impactful statements throughout
- for rebellious gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, slow tempos
- seek lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Worlds Apart was the Subhumans' third studio album, following their acclaimed 1983 record, The Day the Country Died. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as a leading voice in the UK anarcho-punk scene, addressing pressing social issues through their music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 33322 1:21
- 2 British Disease 2:40
- 3 Heads of State 2:30
- 4 Apathy 2:43
- 5 Fade Away 2:55
- 6 Businessmen 2:02
- 7 Someone is Lying 4:24
- 8 Pigman 2:32
- 9 Can't Hear the Words 1:52
- 10 Get to Work on Time 3:05
- 11 Carry on Laughing 3:15
- 12 Straightline Thinking 2:55
- 13 Ex-Teenage Rebel 4:40
- 14 Powergames 3:33
- 15 33322 1:59
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