Refused Songs Ranked

Refused (also known as the Refused) is a Swedish hardcore punk band originating from Umeå and formed in 1991. Refused is composed of vocalist Dennis Lyxzén, guitarist Kristofer Steen, drummer David Sandström, and bassist Magnus Flagge. Guitarist Jon Brännström was a member from 1994, through reunions, until he was fired in late-2014. Their lyrics are often of a non-conformist and politically far-left nature. On 9 January 2012, the band announced their reunion confirming shows at Coachella, Rock am Ring, Ruisrock, Roskilde Festival, Groezrock, Way Out West Festival, Sonisphere Festival (canceled), Download Festival, Rock for People, Primavera Sound, Hellfest, Fuji Rock Festival, Øyafestivalen, Pukkelpop, Resurrection. After embarking on a world tour for nearly a year, Refused went on hiatus again in 2012, but announced another reunion in November 2014. The band released five EPs and three full-length albums before originally splitting up in 1998, and released their fourth full-length album Freedom on the Epitaph Records label on 26 June 2015. “Elektra” was released as the first single from the comeback album on 27 April 2015. Here are all of the Refused songs ranked.

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10. Blood Red (War Music, 2019)

“Refused signal the approach of their new album with a fiery post-hardcore anthem. Kristofer’s infectious guitar and David’s excellent drumming as usual back up and complement Dennis’ impassioned calls for the blood of the 1%. Blood Red works perfectly as a lead single and I can’t wait for the album. Honestly, if you can’t get down with this track I don’t even know what you’re doing listening to Refused at this point.”

9. Chippin’ In (Chippin’ In, 2013)

“Chippin’ In absolutely bangs, fits the theme with their upcoming release with Cyberpunk 2077, though their last album wasn’t my cup of tea, this single goes pretty hard.”

8. Hook, Line, and Sinker (Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent, 1996)

“This song really drives me. I love when he screams “I want to see you, hear your voice regret the choice. Rejoice in watching you collapse, destroy the map and fall headlong into the gap.” and “The hunter dying in his trap! The hunter dying in his trap! The hunter dying in his trap! The hunter…DEAD!”

7. Pump the Brakes (This Just Might Be… the Truth, 1994)

“This is propably one of the greatest songs ever made. Refused, togehter with Rage Against The Machine, is the best politically influenced rockbands of all time. ’nuff said!”

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6. The Shape of Punk to Come (The Shape of Punk to Come, 1998)

“The Shape of Punk to Come has a reputation for being one of the most aggressive, most progressive punk albums ever made. It’s an accurate reputation even today. The riffing is amazing and as heavy as punk could get without bluntly being metal.”

5. Elektra (Freedom, 2015)

“Elektra is an amazing opener and probably one of their best songs ever. If you are a diehard punk go your way. If you are looking for a group that creates, renews itself by taking the discerning ear with it, then you have come to the right place.”

4. Rather Be Dead (Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent, 1996)

“This song was dedicated to the people who risked their lives in search of justice and freedom and to all the people who still fight. Its also a reminder that alot of our freedom is being taken away and we have to start fighting for it. Its supposed to make you think of all the people who never got a chance to have freedom.”

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3. Liberation Frequency (The Shape Of Punk To Come, 1998)

“This song is liberating, makes you wanna scream and destroy and save the world all at once. This is the power the few have, Refused was one of that few”

2. The Deadly Rhythm (The Shape Of Punk To Come, 1998)

“This song’s really good, probably my favourite on the album. Refused are such a great band; they’re as visceral as any punk band and, at the same time, as cerebral as a jazz quartet.”

1. New Noise (The Shape Of Punk To Come, 1998)

“The guitar in the beginning for me is instantly recognizable. From what I’ve listened from ear and only glancing at the lyrics once, the song is very anti-music industry. My only complaints are all the slower parts in between the moshing portions of the song that tend to kinda drag out and the drumming seems simplistic to me. “