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Return to Yugoslavia

Anti-Nowhere League · 1998

49 min · 15 tracks · punk

Raw, rebellious punk energy collides with sharp, satirical lyrics and a nostalgic nod to the genre's roots.

Return to Yugoslavia is an album by Anti-Nowhere League, released in 1998. Raw, rebellious punk energy collides with sharp, satirical lyrics and a nostalgic nod to the genre's roots. This album is notable for its bold commentary on social issues, reflecting a return to the band's punk ethos during a time when the genre faced commercial pressures. It features tracks like 'I Hate People' which encapsulate the band's irreverent spirit, resonating strongly within underground punk circles and influencing later punk revivals. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Return to Yugoslavia sound like?

Raw, rebellious punk energy collides with sharp, satirical lyrics and a nostalgic nod to the genre's roots. Rooted in punk.

What makes Return to Yugoslavia by Anti-Nowhere League notable?

This album is notable for its bold commentary on social issues, reflecting a return to the band's punk ethos during a time when the genre faced commercial pressures. It features tracks like 'I Hate People' which encapsulate the band's irreverent spirit, resonating strongly within underground punk circles and influencing later punk revivals. Released in 1998, 'Return to Yugoslavia' is Anti-Nowhere League's third studio album, coming a decade after their influential debut. At this point in their career, the band was re-establishing themselves in the punk scene following years of lineup changes and shifts in musical direction since their earlier work.

How many songs are on Return to Yugoslavia?

Return to Yugoslavia has 15 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·49:22

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

  • 1 For You 3:42
  • 2 Snowman 2:38
  • 3 Scum 3:38
  • 4 Wreck of Nowhere 2:54
  • 5 Get Ready 3:16
  • 6 I Hate People Standout 3:02
  • 7 The Great Unwashed 2:44
  • 8 Woman 3:08
  • 9 Fuck Up & Wasted 3:12
  • 10 Streets of London / We Are the League 5:52
  • 11 Let's Break the Law Standout 2:26
  • 12 Burn Ém All 3:13
  • 13 I Can't Stand Rock'n'Roll 2:58
  • 14 Long Live Punk Standout 3:17
  • 15 So What? 3:22

Genre

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

49 min 22 sec