About this album
Sound:
"Frenzied hardcore punk riffs collide with raw, unfiltered energy and socially charged lyrics."
Where they were
Released in 1997, 'Everyday Slaughter' was Disfear's third studio album, solidifying their presence in the Swedish hardcore punk scene. Following their previous album, 'Soul Scars', this record showcased a more refined yet aggressive sound, reflecting their evolution as artists.
Why it matters
The album is significant for its critical reception within the punk community, garnering praise for its relentless energy and lyrical themes of societal decay. It helped cement Disfear's status as key players in the crust punk movement, influencing a wave of subsequent hardcore bands.
Essential tracks
- "Everyday Slaughter" — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos with its urgent tempo and biting social commentary on modern life's brutality.
- "Anthem of Agony" — This track features a blistering pace paired with visceral lyrics that resonate deeply with themes of suffering and resistance.
- "Totalitarian Control" — Addressing issues of oppression, this song combines aggressive instrumentation with a powerful message, embodying the spirit of hardcore punk.
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
Sweden
Tracklist
- 1 With Each Dawn I Die 2:28
- 2 Anthem of Agony 1:39
- 3 Crimescene - Worldwide 2:23
- 4 A Race for Power 2:14
- 5 Spectre of Genocide 1:57
- 6 Everyday Slaughter 1:26
- 7 Subsistance 1:29
- 8 Totalitarian Control 2:10
- 9 Frustration 1:41
- 10 Aftermath 1:30
- 11 101 Overkill 2:04
- 12 Captured by Life 3:38
- 13 .....In Fear 1:55