Album: The Empire Strikes First by Bad Religion (2004)
Genre: Punk Rock | Style: Punk | Mood: Enlightened
Record Label: Epitaph
Format: Album

Description: The Empire Strikes First is the thirteenth studio album by Bad Religion released on June 8, 2004. It was released on June 8, 2004 and peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200 album chart, the highest position the band had attained at the time. The album scored a minor radio hit with, "Los Angeles Is Burning", which also reached #40 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Artist Background: Bad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. They are particularly known for their use of soaring 3-part vocal harmonies (which they refer to in their album liner notes as the "oozin' aahs"), guitar solos, sophisticated and intellectual lyrics, and political or religious commentary. Their lyrics often relate to matters of social responsibility. The band's lineup has changed several times over its lifespan, with lead vocalist Greg Graffin being the only continuous membe... Part of the Los Angeles, US music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: Pennywise, NOFX, Lagwagon, Rancid

Music Scene: Part of the Los Angeles, US music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Punk Rock, Punk, Enlightened, 2000s, Album, Epitaph

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The Empire Strikes First is the thirteenth studio album by Bad Religion released on June 8, 2004. It was released on June 8, 2004 and peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200 album chart, the highest position the band had attained at the time. The album scored a minor radio hit with, "Los Angeles Is Burning", which also reached #40 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

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