A New Kind of Army
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A New Kind of Army is a punk rock
album originally released by Anti-Flag
on May 25, 1999. It was reissued by A-F Records on October 19, 2004. A New Kind of Army is easily one of Anti-Flag's most varied albums, from the childish fun of "Captain Anarchy" to the ska
-like vibe of "That's Youth" to the slowed-down protest song "The Consumer's Song" to the satiric "This Is Not a Crass Song". It is also the only album to feature only Justin Sane as lead vocalist. All other albums featured at least one song sung by either Andy Flag or Chris #2.
, except where noted.
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
album originally released by Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
on May 25, 1999. It was reissued by A-F Records on October 19, 2004. A New Kind of Army is easily one of Anti-Flag's most varied albums, from the childish fun of "Captain Anarchy" to the ska
Ska
Ska |Jamaican]] ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues...
-like vibe of "That's Youth" to the slowed-down protest song "The Consumer's Song" to the satiric "This Is Not a Crass Song". It is also the only album to feature only Justin Sane as lead vocalist. All other albums featured at least one song sung by either Andy Flag or Chris #2.
Track listing
All songs written by Justin SaneJustin Sane
Justin Cathal Geever , best known by his stage name Justin Sane, is the guitarist and singer/songwriter of the United States-based musical group Anti-Flag, a punk rock band formed in 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania known for its outspoken left-wing views. He holds dual US and Irish citizenship and...
, except where noted.
Band members
- Justin SaneJustin SaneJustin Cathal Geever , best known by his stage name Justin Sane, is the guitarist and singer/songwriter of the United States-based musical group Anti-Flag, a punk rock band formed in 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania known for its outspoken left-wing views. He holds dual US and Irish citizenship and...
– lead vocals, lead guitar - Chris #2 – vocals, bass guitar
- Chris Head – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Pat Thetic – drums, percussion