What is the best Conflict album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Increase the Pressure" (1984). It's the most representative of what makes Conflict worth hearing.

How many albums does Conflict have?

Conflict has 12 releases in their discography, including 9 albums and 3 EPs.

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Conflict

Q: Who is Conflict for?

If you're into hardcore punk, Conflict is worth your time. With rapid tempos and relentless drive, Conflict’s music barrels forward like a freight train, leaving no room for hesitation or complacency.

With rapid tempos and relentless drive, Conflict’s music barrels forward like a freight train, leaving no room for hesitation or complacency.

hardcore punk

United Kingdom Est. 1981

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The album

Increase the Pressure (1984)

This album captures Conflict's signature hardcore punk sound with relentless energy and socially charged themes, making it a solid entry point.

The song

“The Ungovernable Force” from The Ungovernable Force

This track features an immediate hook and embodies the band’s raw intensity and message, serving as a strong introduction to their style.

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Increase the Pressure

1984

This track features an immediate hook and embodies the band’s raw intensity and message, serving as a strong introduction to their style.

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About Conflict

Conflict matters as a pivotal force in the hardcore punk scene, embodying the raw energy and defiance that characterized a generation disillusioned by mainstream culture.

Their music acts as an aggressive rallying cry for those feeling marginalized, using visceral sound to confront societal norms and injustices.

Their music acts as an aggressive rallying cry for those feeling marginalized, using visceral sound to confront societal norms and injustices. By stripping away excessive ornamentation, Conflict's approach not only amplifies their message but also cultivates a sense of urgency that invites listeners to engage critically with the world around them. The band's process is steeped in DIY ethos, often opting for a straightforward, unfiltered sound that emphasizes intensity over polish. This deliberate choice reflects an innovation within punk, where their performances are marked by relentless tempo and explosive dynamics, creating an atmosphere that demands participation and evokes visceral reactions from audiences. Each show becomes a space for connection, challenging norms and sparking dialogue through sheer sonic force. Lyrically, Conflict often explores themes of political resistance, environmental concerns, and personal struggle, employing a tone that balances between irony and sincerity. Their storytelling tends to be direct and confrontational, eschewing ambiguity in favor of clear, impactful messages that resonate deeply with their audience's experiences. The blend of personal narrative and social commentary creates an engaging tapestry that speaks to both individual and collective realities.

9 studio albums· 12 total releases· 4 decades· United Kingdom