Released 40 years ago
Yesterday Started Tomorrow
Angry Samoans · 1986
12 min · 6 tracks · hardcore punk
Frantic riffs and raw energy converge in a relentless explosion of hardcore punk chaos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Different World — Opening with a driving beat and aggressive vocals, this track sets the tone for the entire album and encapsulates the band's signature sound.
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Electrocution — With its frenetic pace and catchy chorus, this song highlights the band's ability to blend humor with serious undertones while maintaining an infectious energy.
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Somebody to Love — A cover that showcases the band's versatility, transforming a classic into a hardcore anthem while preserving its emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP captures the raw energy of hardcore punk with frantic compositions and solid execution, though it may not offer deep rewards on repeated listens.
What we noticed
- Each song features aggressive guitar riffs layered with shouted vocals, creating a chaotic and raw sound.
- The final track, 'Somebody to Love', slows down slightly compared to the others, providing a brief contrast before the EP concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- raw frenetic energy bursts
- short, intense listening experience
- for energetic gatherings
- quick cathartic releases
- biting lyrics for rebellious spirit
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, more complex albums
- seek mellow and laid-back sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Yesterday Started Tomorrow was the Angry Samoans' third studio album, following their notable debut, Back from Samoa. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the hardcore punk scene, known for their irreverent lyrics and high-energy performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dead Kennedys· Black Flag· Circle Jerks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Different World 1:48
- 2 Electrocution 2:10
- 3 It's Raining Today 2:43
- 4 Unhinged 1:56
- 5 Psych-Out 129 1:54
- 6 Somebody to Love 1:57
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