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Refused

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Forhardcore/post-hardcore listeners, politically minded punks, and curious newcomers hunting for why 1998 still echoes.
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The Profile

Refused are a Swedish hardcore punk band from Umeå, formed in 1991. Best known for The Shape of Punk to Come (1998), they split in 1998 and reunited in 2012, later releasing Freedom (2015) and War Music (2019).

Swedish hardcore punk band from Umeå; formed 1991; disbanded 1998 after a US tour; reunited 2012; notable releases include The Shape of Punk to Come (1998), Freedom (2015), and War Music (2019).

DeBaser’s Refused reviews circle around The Shape of Punk to Come: a volatile mix of hardcore, electronics and jazz that reshaped many ears. Freedom is framed as a sharp, melodic, electronically savvy comeback, with Lyxzén’s fire intact. The 1994 debut gets praised for raw speed and grit. Not everyone calls it a miracle, but the band’s impact is hard to ignore.

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