Yankees raus
Slime · 1982
40 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw and frenetic explosion of hardcore punk energy, driven by political urgency and biting social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Yankees raus — The title track encapsulates the band's anti-imperialist stance, merging aggressive instrumentation with a rallying cry against foreign intervention.
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Kauf oder stirb — This track critiques consumer culture succinctly, using rapid-fire lyrics that reflect the urgency of punk's ethos while maintaining a catchy hook.
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Denken ist der Tod — The song's title translates to 'Thinking is Death', and it starkly articulates a rejection of complacency through sharp lyrical wit and driving rhythms.
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 hardcore punk while addressing political themes, making it distinctive within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing a slower, more reflective piece.
- Tracks frequently shift between aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, creating a sense of urgency and chaos.
- Several songs feature abrupt endings or transitions, contributing to the raw and unpolished feel typical of early hardcore punk.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- political urgency in every track
- short tracks for quick engagement
- for rebellious gatherings
- cathartic release of pent-up frustration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, drawn-out songs
- seek polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Yankees raus was Slime's debut album, released in January 1982 as they emerged from the German punk scene. At this point, Slime was establishing their identity, setting the tone for future projects with a combination of fast tempos and provocative lyrics that challenged societal norms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Flag· Minor Threat· Dead Kennedys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Yankees raus 3:10
- 2 Kauf oder stirb 1:39
- 3 Alptraum 3:09
- 4 Pseudo 3:31
- 5 Wieder breit 2:35
- 6 Greensleeves 2:01
- 7 Bundeswehr 2:30
- 8 Gerechtigkeit 2:54
- 9 Gewinnen werden immer wir 3:10
- 10 Block E 2:48
- 11 Denken ist der Tod 2:51
- 12 Legal–illegal–scheißegal 1:52
- 13 Nichts 1:26
- 14 Demokratie 3:39
- 15 Wenn der Himmel brennt 2:55
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