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Into the Unknown
Rock · 1983 · 8 tracks

Into the Unknown

Bad Religion

A polarizing pivot into synth-heavy progressive rock. Swirling organs, slower tempos, and existential lyrics replace the band's signature hardcore speed.

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The weird synth-prog album that almost ended the band but is actually a hidden gem.

A curious and slightly lonely exploration of space-age rock and existential doubt.

Into the Unknown · vs · Bad Religion
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Stargazing saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
It’s Only Over When…
3:46
02
Chasing the Wild Goose
2:54
03
Billy Gnosis
3:35
04
Time and Disregard
7:08
05
The Dichotomy
5:02
06
Million Days
3:54
07
Losing Generation
3:41
08
…You Give Up
3:03
Moments Worth Waiting For
The unexpected transition into a seven-minute acoustic and synth odyssey on track 4
The way the swirling organ takes the lead where a guitar solo should be
The closing track's circular return to the opening theme's melodic DNA
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