album · October 27, 1998
The Shape of Punk to Come
Burning Heart Records/EpitaphSee this day
hard rockpunk
The Shape of Punk to Come is a landmark 1998 release by Refused that blended hardcore punk with elements of noise, jazz, and electronic music, pushing the boundaries of the genre. Despite its initial limited success, the album has since been hailed as a progressive and influential work.
- The album was recorded in Tonteknik Studios in Umeå, Sweden, with producer Pelle Henricsson and additional production by the band.
- Refused's confrontational performance at the 1998 tour finale for this album, where they famously played only one song, "New Noise," has become legendary.
- The album was initially released on CD and vinyl by Burning Heart Records in Europe and Epitaph Records in North America.
Refused were a Swedish hardcore punk band formed in Umeå in 1991, known for their aggressive sound and uncompromising politics. By 1998, they had dissolved acrimoniously after the release of this album, which became a touchstone for post-hardcore.
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