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Fly in the Ointment
Rock · 1995 · 4 tracks

Fly in the Ointment

AFI

Five minutes of blistering East Bay hardcore. Raw, unpolished, and entirely devoid of the theatrical gothic polish that would later define the band.

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It's five minutes of pure, unrefined teenage punk rage before they got all dark and fancy.

Raw, unrefined teenage aggression fueled by social frustration and high-speed energy.

Fly in the Ointment · vs · AFI
Social Commentary+2.8σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks
01
Theory of Revolution
1:26
02
Crop Tub
1:50
03
Cruise Control
1:11
04
Open Your Eyes
1:13
Moments Worth Waiting For
The abrupt, snarling transition into the chorus of Theory of Revolution where the vocal strain becomes palpable.
The blunt, confrontational lyrical pivot in Cruise Control that strips away any pretense of politeness.
The frantic, galloping drum fill that opens Open Your Eyes, setting a pace that barely feels sustainable.
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