Label: Supreme Chaos
Reissued 10/4/2024, Originally released 2006
Golden vinyl, remastered for vinyl, insert, limited to 200 copies. Napalm Death's album The Code is Red... Long Live the Code is a sonic onslaught that captures the band's raw intensity and unyielding commitment to grindcore. Released in 2005, this album showcases the grind luminaries unmasking global fear and paranoia through fast, unremitting audio-terror. With blistering speed, punishing riffs, and brutal vocals, Napalm Death confronts the listener with themes of political corruption, societal decay, and existential dread. The album features notable guest appearances, including Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys and Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, adding to it's diverse yet cohesive assault. Tracks like Silence Is Deafening and Morale exemplify the band's ability to blend relentless aggression with thought-provoking lyrics. The Code is Red... Long Live the Code is not just a collection of songs, but a relentless manifesto against the oppressive forces shaping the modern world. For fans and newcomers alike, this album is a testament to Napalm Death's enduring legacy in extreme music, pushing the boundaries of grindcore while remaining fiercely relevant.
Track listing:
- Silence Is Deafening
- Right You Are
- Diplomatic Immunity
- The Code Is Red... Long Live The Code
- Climate Controllers
- Instruments Of Persuasion
- The Great And The Good
- Sold Short
- All Hail The Grey Dawn
- Vegetative State
- Pay For The Privilege Of Breathing
- Pledge Yourself To You
- Striding Purposefully Backwards
- Morale
- Our Pain Is Their Power