The band is recognized as pioneers of the grindcore genre, blending elements of crust punk and death metal. They are known for their noise-filled sound, characterized by distorted, down-tuned guitars, grinding overdrive bass, high-speed tempo, blast beats, and vocals consisting of incomprehensible growls or high-pitched shrieks. Their songs are exceptionally short, often featuring sociopolitical lyrics. Napalm Death gained substantial influence in the global metal community with the release of their debut album "Scum" in 1987, which was issued by Earache Records. Notably, their track "You Suffer" holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest recorded song, lasting a mere 1.316 seconds.
Over the years, Napalm Death has released sixteen studio albums and is recognized by Nielsen SoundScan as the seventh-best-selling death metal band in the United States.
Studio albums
Scum (1987)
From Enslavement to Obliteration (1988)
Harmony Corruption (1990)
Utopia Banished (1992)
Fear, Emptiness, Despair (1994)
Diatribes (1996)
Inside the Torn Apart (1997)
Words from the Exit Wound (1998)
Enemy of the Music Business (2000)
Order of the Leech (2002)
The Code Is Red...Long Live the Code (2005)
Smear Campaign (2006)
Time Waits for No Slave (2009)
Utilitarian (2012)
Apex Predator - Easy Meat (2015)
Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism (2020)
Re-Address the Problem
Napalm Death Lyrics
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at anothers expense.
Your puritan stance
carries a certain pretence.
When an ego is at stake,
there's always a point to make.
Bigotted and self opinionated
there is no give and take.
not in changing yourself!
The lyrics to Napalm Death's "Re-Address the Problem" criticize individuals who draw attention to themselves at the expense of others. The song points out that such behavior often stems from a self-righteous desire for attention rather than any genuine concern for others. The lyrics further criticize those who refuse to change themselves, instead insisting on trying to change the world to fit their own narrow worldview.
Line by Line Meaning
Drawing attention to yourself
Seeking the limelight and grabbing attention all for oneself.
at anothers expense.
Doing so while disregarding the consequences for others.
Your puritan stance
Your rigid and uncompromising moral position.
carries a certain pretence.
Seems to have an element of insincerity or fakeness.
When an ego is at stake,
When one's self-importance or self-esteem is on the line,
there's always a point to make.
There is a tendency to argue or prove oneself right.
Bigotted and self opinionated
Intolerant and holding overly strong opinions about oneself.
there is no give and take.
Not willing to compromise or consider other viewpoints.
Obsessed with changing the world,
Focusing on changing the external world or society.
not in changing yourself!
While ignoring the need to change oneself or examine one's own flaws.
Contributed by Dominic A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.