Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come (lyrics, techno)

Roygbiv · 11-19-2008, 12:53 PM

I'm thinking of purchasing this on CD or on LP but I just don't know.
I used to love "New Noise" which is on the album, and apparently it is an essential, but I don't know how I feel about hardcore/punk just yet.

So, I'm leaving it to the wonderful, knowledgeable individuals in MusicBanter to educate me.

Is it worth purchasing? Is there a better Refused album? Is there anything I should know before buying it? Do share.

MURDER JUNKIE · 11-19-2008, 12:58 PM

Get it........................NOW!!!

The Refused would be ashamed to know what the shape of punk to come really was

Piss Me Off · 11-19-2008, 02:03 PM

I ain't going to lie to you man, you need that album.

Roygbiv · 11-20-2008, 10:14 AM

But, what is it about it that makes it a classic? An essential?

Piss Me Off · 11-20-2008, 10:18 AM

For me it never gets boring really. It's never constant noise, there's electro fills and the whole quiet loud quiet ethic going on, so when the distortion is there it really hits home. Awesome lyrics as well.
I'm not massive on hardcore either but i'd happily put is as one of the best albums i've heard.

Roygbiv · 11-20-2008, 10:27 AM

Yeah, that's actually a big deal for me. I get bored of hardcore and goth metal albums because they don't often offer variety between tracks, but that elector fill sounds interesting. Also, I heard there are little jazzy moments too.

MURDER JUNKIE · 11-20-2008, 10:38 AM

This album has it all, it moves from beautiful at times to bombastic fury. I think what may make it a classic is the use of technology which up until that point was taboo in punk rock. It stands high in the top five as one of the most innovative punk rock albums ever and certainly the only one of the modern era. It takes a lot of balls to introduce an album like this

Piss Me Off · 11-20-2008, 10:43 AM

Put simply it's an album not everyone might fancy but everyone really should hear.

Roygbiv · 11-20-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MURDER JUNKIE

This album has it all, it moves from beautiful at times to bombastic fury. I think what may make it a classic is the use of technology which up until that point was taboo in punk rock. It stands high in the top five as one of the most innovative punk rock albums ever and certainly the only one of the modern era. It takes a lot of balls to introduce an album like this

...And call it Punk. I'm sure many thought they were pretentious when they came out? I mean, here's this band claiming to be instigating a new musical movement, in a genre they didn't seem to be singing about. So far I'm convinced. I'll pick up the CD copy next paycheque : )

MURDER JUNKIE · 11-20-2008, 10:51 AM

That's what is strange, it was acclaimed by punks everywhere as soon as it came out. There is really something for everyone here

11-19-2008, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come I'm thinking of purchasing this on CD or on LP but I just don't know. I used to love "New Noise" which is on the album, and apparently it is an essential, but I don't know how I feel about hardcore/punk just yet. So, I'm leaving it to the wonderful, knowledgeable individuals in MusicBanter to educate me. Is it worth purchasing? Is there a better Refused album? Is there anything I should know before buying it? Do share. __________________ Roygbiv's Review Revue LATEST REVIEW SILENT SHOUT BY THE KNIFE

11-19-2008, 02:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	I ain't going to lie to you man, you need that album. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

11-20-2008, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	But, what is it about it that makes it a classic? An essential? __________________ Roygbiv's Review Revue LATEST REVIEW SILENT SHOUT BY THE KNIFE

11-20-2008, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	For me it never gets boring really. It's never constant noise, there's electro fills and the whole quiet loud quiet ethic going on, so when the distortion is there it really hits home. Awesome lyrics as well. I'm not massive on hardcore either but i'd happily put is as one of the best albums i've heard. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

11-20-2008, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	Yeah, that's actually a big deal for me. I get bored of hardcore and goth metal albums because they don't often offer variety between tracks, but that elector fill sounds interesting. Also, I heard there are little jazzy moments too. __________________ Roygbiv's Review Revue LATEST REVIEW SILENT SHOUT BY THE KNIFE

11-19-2008, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	Get it........................NOW!!! The Refused would be ashamed to know what the shape of punk to come really was

11-20-2008, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	This album has it all, it moves from beautiful at times to bombastic fury. I think what may make it a classic is the use of technology which up until that point was taboo in punk rock. It stands high in the top five as one of the most innovative punk rock albums ever and certainly the only one of the modern era. It takes a lot of balls to introduce an album like this

11-20-2008, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	Put simply it's an album not everyone might fancy but everyone really should hear. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

11-20-2008, 10:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	That's what is strange, it was acclaimed by punks everywhere as soon as it came out. There is really something for everyone here