Thoughts of Yesterday: 1981–1982
T.S.O.L. · 1987
19 min · 20 tracks · hardcore punk · horror punk
Raw, energetic punk anthems collide with haunting horror themes and biting social commentary.
Thoughts of Yesterday: 1981–1982 is an album by T.S.O.L., released in 1987. Raw, energetic punk anthems collide with haunting horror themes and biting social commentary. The album is significant for preserving T.S.O.L.'s early work and its impact on the hardcore punk scene. It features tracks that showcase their political messages and emotional depth, contributing to their legacy in punk history and inspiring future generations of musicians within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Thoughts of Yesterday: 1981–1982 sound like?
Raw, energetic punk anthems collide with haunting horror themes and biting social commentary. Rooted in hardcore punk and horror punk.
What makes Thoughts of Yesterday: 1981–1982 by T.S.O.L. notable?
The album is significant for preserving T.S.O.L.'s early work and its impact on the hardcore punk scene. It features tracks that showcase their political messages and emotional depth, contributing to their legacy in punk history and inspiring future generations of musicians within the genre. In 1987, T.S.O.L. released 'Thoughts of Yesterday: 1981–1982' as a retrospective compilation after their initial rise to fame in the early 80s. This album highlighted their influential sound during the hardcore punk movement, capturing the band's evolution from horror punk to more melodic elements while bridging the gap between their debut and subsequent works.
How many songs are on Thoughts of Yesterday: 1981–1982?
Thoughts of Yesterday: 1981–1982 has 20 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Peace Thru' Power Standout 1:56
- 2 Property Is Theft 1:28
- 3 Word Is 2:35
- 4 Abolish Government / Silent Majority 1:59
- 5 Weathered Statues 3:11
- 6 Thoughts of Yesterday 2:39
- 7 Superficial Love Standout 1:20
- 8 Man and Machine 1:39
- 9 No Way Out 1:12
- 10 World War III Standout 1:46
- 11 The Apartment
- 12 Talk About Living
- 13 Big E's Night-Move
- 14 Statutory Story
- 15 Kill Cindy
- 16 What We Got
- 17 Running Around Again
- 18 Let It Go
- 19 Mercy Ride
- 20 Look Back in Anger
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
19 min 45 sec
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