Year of the Hare
Fucked Up · 2015
29 min · 2 tracks · hardcore punk
A sprawling, ambitious exploration of hardcore punk that blends chaos with contemplative melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Year of the Hare — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's expansive themes and showcases a complex structure that melds heavy riffs with introspective lyrics, making it a hallmark of Fucked Up's evolving sound.
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California Cold — This track contrasts the lengthy title piece with its more concise form, offering a sharp yet melodic take on emotional dislocation, highlighting the band's versatility.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a progressive shift in Fucked Up's sound and structure within hardcore punk.
- Career context
- Released in early 2015, Year of the Hare is Fucked Up's follow-up to their critically acclaimed album Glass Boys. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their experimental approach while maintaining their hardcore roots, further pushing the boundaries of what punk could encompass.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Propagandhi· Pissed Jeans· The Chariot
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Year of the Hare
The narrative shifts from personal reflection to broader social commentary as it progresses, intertwining individual experience with collective sentiments.
This structural choice deepens the song's impact by blending personal narrative with societal critique, creating a richer emotional landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Year of the Hare 21:38
- 2 California Cold 8:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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