For Blood and Empire
Anti-Flag · 2006
40 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk · pop-punk · street punk
A furious blend of hardcore punk energy and politically charged lyrics that demand action and reflection.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, punchy listening bursts urgent, politically charged themes high-energy motivation for action
- Context
- By the time 'For Blood and Empire' was released in 2006, Anti-Flag had already established themselves as prominent figures in the punk rock scene with albums like 'The Terror State' (2003). This album marked a continuation of their politically charged themes, following their rise to fame and coinciding with a period of intense socio-political scrutiny in the U.S. during the Iraq War era.
- If you like
- hardcore punk, pop-punk, street punk
For Blood and Empire is an album by Anti-Flag, released in 2006. A furious blend of hardcore punk energy and politically charged lyrics that demand action and reflection. This album is significant for its unflinching critique of American foreign policy and capitalism, resonating particularly during a time of war. It featured tracks that sparked discussions about political accountability and social justice, earning critical acclaim and a strong following within the punk community, ultimately debuting at number 14 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does For Blood and Empire sound like?
A furious blend of hardcore punk energy and politically charged lyrics that demand action and reflection. Rooted in hardcore punk and pop-punk.
What makes For Blood and Empire by Anti-Flag notable?
This album is significant for its unflinching critique of American foreign policy and capitalism, resonating particularly during a time of war. It featured tracks that sparked discussions about political accountability and social justice, earning critical acclaim and a strong following within the punk community, ultimately debuting at number 14 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. By the time 'For Blood and Empire' was released in 2006, Anti-Flag had already established themselves as prominent figures in the punk rock scene with albums like 'The Terror State' (2003). This album marked a continuation of their politically charged themes, following their rise to fame and coinciding with a period of intense socio-political scrutiny in the U.S. during the Iraq War era.
Who is For Blood and Empire for?
For Blood and Empire works well if you're into short, punchy listening bursts, urgent, politically charged themes and high-energy motivation for action.
How many songs are on For Blood and Empire?
For Blood and Empire has 14 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’d Tell You But… 2:10
- 2 The Press Corpse Standout 3:20
- 3 Emigre 2:59
- 4 The Project for a New American Century 3:17
- 5 Hymn for the Dead 3:39
- 6 This Is the End (for You My Friend) 3:11
- 7 1 Trillion Dollar$ 2:30
- 8 State Funeral 2:01
- 9 Confessions of an Economic Hit Man 2:43
- 10 War Sucks, Let’s Party! Standout 2:17
- 11 The W.T.O. Kills Farmers 3:32
- 12 Cities Burn 3:03
- 13 Depleted Uranium Is a War Crime Standout 4:07
- 14 Marc Defiant 1:10
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
40 min 7 sec
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