You're Not Like Me
Raised Fist · 1994
13 min · 6 tracks · hardcore punk
Furious and raw, this album channels a relentless energy through its aggressive riffs and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Too Late to Change — The opening track sets the tone with its fast-paced rhythm and urgent vocals, encapsulating the album's overall defiance and intensity.
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Respect — This track combines driving instrumentals with a call for self-empowerment, making it an anthem for listeners seeking motivation against societal pressures.
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Stand Up and Fight — A rallying cry, this song’s infectious chorus encourages collective resistance and solidarity, embodying the spirit of hardcore punk while emphasizing unity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP delivers energetic hardcore punk with strong choruses but has limited depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, creating an intense opening.
- The fourth track introduces a brief slowdown before returning to the original pace, providing a momentary contrast.
- Each song features anthemic choruses that invite listener participation, emphasizing the communal aspect of hardcore punk.
- 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
- short bursts of raw energy
- for energetic workouts
- cathartic release of frustration
- sing-along anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive tracks
- seek mellow, calming sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, You're Not Like Me marked Raised Fist's debut album, establishing their presence in the hardcore punk scene. At this time, they were emerging from the underground Swedish punk movement, eager to carve out a unique identity with their potent sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- H2O· Earth Crisis· Strike Anywhere
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Give Yourself a Chance
The lyrics shift from self-doubt to a direct challenge to the listener to embrace their potential marks a key turning point in the song.
This shift not only propels the song forward but also invites listeners into a more active engagement with their own lives and choices.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Late to Change 1:57
- 2 Respect 2:00
- 3 To Make Up My Mind 1:25
- 4 Break Free 2:09
- 5 Give Yourself a Chance 2:50
- 6 Stand Up and Fight 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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