For Blood and Empire [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Anti-Flag

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 21, 2006)
• Original Release Date: March 21, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000E6EI2G
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,117 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Anti-Flag delivers its own State of the Union with 39 minutes of spunk rock that preaches, teaches and leaves the listener thinking that maybe if high school civics classes were this much fun we might all very well be in a better, more enlightened place. Not everyone will agree with Anti-Flag's take on world events and, frankly, even those who do might call into question how effective it is to write a three-minute song about depleted uranium. If the group’s intended audience ends up caring as much about voting as it does bobbing its head to "I’d Tell You …." And "1 Trillion Dollars," then that same audience might soon put its favorite band out of work. In fact, Anti-Flag might forever be tied to the time in which it now exists rather than transcending it and that’s perhaps the main downfall of this otherwise strong record––in 10 years it might not have the same sense of urgency or the same blend of fear and hope. But right now For Blood and Empire is a decent and mid-minded record that succeeds in being entertaining and energetic.--Jedd Beaudoin

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the bottom of your little punk rock heart..., March 22, 2006

By	Negativespace (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

For Blood and Empire covers all the hard angst you'd want from any punk band while being danceable and teaching stuff to the blind masses.
"One Trillion Dollars" is my favorite song on the CD. It really showcases lead singer Justin Sane's heartwrenching voice. The tone he sings it in combined with the lyrics themselves are really heartbreaking, but the truth hurts as they say. This CD helps us process the awful truth about the current state of our government, understand it better, and maybe even feel like doing something about it. Right after we've finished getting beat up in the circle pit.
"The Press Corpse" and "I'd tell you but..." are close seconds. I'm willing to forgive Anti-Flag's ever more closely edging pop into their punk because every song is so packed full of facts, pleas, and energy.
Long live "For Blood and Empire". I hope this record can inspire the kids to make changes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Record of the Summer?, June 7, 2006

By	Jay Defiled "Monster" (Danville, VA) - See all my reviews

This is one fine record done by the political boys of Anti Flag. THe Album is extremely political but what do you expect their Anti Flag. And they are political in a good way. They can pull it off without being cheesy. ANyway, every song on here was a hit to me. But i do have a couple of favorites and they are, This is the End (for you my friend), State Funeral, and Cities BUrn. But all the other songs are pretty much just as good. If you werent happy with The Terror State, then pick this up for sure cuz its 10 times better than that. This album gave me a refound respect for the band

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tighter sound, same attitude, March 25, 2006

By	A. Hedin "f the gov't" (SoCal) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A bit more mainstream of a sound, but still nothing close to the pop-punk crap that's on the radio and the video channels (fall out boy, etc.). This is pure punk at it's best. These guys are on their way to make a name for themselves without selling out. Their message remians the same and clearer than ever. Buy this album. 10% goes to a good cause.