The Empire Strikes First by Bad Religion

Pros: Catchy; diverse; intelligent and provocative
Cons: :::

If the kids aren't going to take a stand, at least the old dudes are still fighting the good fight. While the youngsters of punk may like singing whiny, self-absorbed pop songs, at least one band of veterans has the courage to continue standing up ...

Pros: Up-to-date lyrics, superior to their last release, catchy
Cons: None

I’ve got a mad headache. It’s so killer that I don’t know how the hell I’m gonna write this gosh-darn review. Why does my head hurt, you ask? Ever since I bought Bad Religion’s newest album, The Empire Strikes First the day it ...

Pros: Inspired songwriting, impressive musicianship, and a candidate for best punk album of the year
Cons: A few songs that don't really stand out, a bit too short

The shabby state of punk rock isn't just limited to the MTV crop of fake skaters and boy bands with guitars. Take a closer look and you might find out that even bands within the punk community are helping to try and destroy punk rock from the inside. ...

Pros: Music, lyrics, and importance
Cons: Track 13 sounds too foreign compared to the rest of the album

Two years separated from the CD that showcased the reentry of Brett Gurewitz to the band "The Process of Belief", Bad Religion has released "The Empire Strikes First". A politically charged album that showcases great music, lyrics, and ideas. Bad ...

Pros: It's frickin' Bad Religion, man! Music with a message, not a cola commercial.
Cons: Geared toward a more mature (or at least more intelligent) audience.

Recorded between November 2003 and February 2004, the latest effort from Bad Religion once again shows that these guys are impossible to peg down into one genre. I would still classify them as "punk", but more so for the ethos than the music itself. ...

Pros: Breathtaking, Refreshingly Bad Religion
Cons: A little short perhaps...leads to excessive dictionary reading

I'll admit...I've only been a Bad Religion fan since the first album of theirs I picked up, The Process of Belief. But I've been hooked. When The Empire Strikes First came out, it was an absolute must have. I can honestly say it is the best album I own. ...

Pros: Bad Religion comes back with much power and fury.
Cons: Nada, this is an amazing record!

Bad Religion returns with one amazing punk rock record! In the year 2004 punk rock seems to be hitting a bumpy patch, with so many bands hitting it big and "selling-out". True to form Bad Religion comes back with an amazing blend of politically and ...