Anthems for the Damned

Filter · 2008

65 min · 15 tracks · industrial rock

A gritty fusion of industrial rock and introspective lyrics, layered with anthemic melodies and raw energy.

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Why listen to this

Best for: dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and intensity
Context: When 'Anthems for the Damned' was released in 2008, Filter was navigating a transitional phase following their 2002 album 'The Amalgamut'. This album marked their return after a six-year hiatus, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature industrial rock edge.
If you like: industrial rock

Anthems for the Damned is an album by Filter, released in 2008. A gritty fusion of industrial rock and introspective lyrics, layered with anthemic melodies and raw energy. The album is significant for its exploration of themes like disillusionment and social unrest, resonating with listeners during a tumultuous political climate. It also achieved moderate commercial success, charting on the Billboard 200 and receiving attention for its critical reception highlighting its lyrical depth. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anthems for the Damned sound like?

A gritty fusion of industrial rock and introspective lyrics, layered with anthemic melodies and raw energy. Rooted in industrial rock.

What makes Anthems for the Damned by Filter notable?

The album is significant for its exploration of themes like disillusionment and social unrest, resonating with listeners during a tumultuous political climate. It also achieved moderate commercial success, charting on the Billboard 200 and receiving attention for its critical reception highlighting its lyrical depth. When 'Anthems for the Damned' was released in 2008, Filter was navigating a transitional phase following their 2002 album 'The Amalgamut'. This album marked their return after a six-year hiatus, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature industrial rock edge.

Who is Anthems for the Damned for?

Anthems for the Damned works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and intensity.

How many songs are on Anthems for the Damned?

Anthems for the Damned has 15 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·65:51

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Soldiers of Misfortune Standout 4:25
2 What's Next 3:34
3 The Wake 3:56
4 Cold (Anthem for the Damned) Standout 3:45
5 Hatred Is Contagious Standout 4:25
6 Lie After Lie 3:45
7 Kill the Day 3:31
8 The Take 3:16
9 I Keep Flowers Around 4:27
10 In Dreams 3:51
11 Only You 4:40
12 Can Stop This 5:57
13 Soldiers of Misfortune (Richard Patrick and Timmy the Terror Brade Runna mix) 5:30
14 Kill the Day (Ben Wise club mix) 6:08
15 The Take (Stormin Norman mix J.O'B.) 4:36