Antidote – “No Communication”

Released in 2007 through European punk strongholds Dirty Faces and Broken Silence (with a domestic version handled by Rodent Popsicle Records), No Communication represents a high-water mark for the long-running Dutch street-punk champions Antidote. Hailing from Rotterdam, the outfit delivery a relentless onslaught of anthemic, fast-paced pogo-punk that firmly aligns them with both the classic 1980s UK82 movement and contemporary global peers like The Casualties, The Restarts, and Funeral Dress. The record stands out for balancing biting political critique and personal disillusionment, moving seamlessly between English-led anthems and native-tongue tracks like Broodje Kaas and Slaaptekort. Driven by driving rhythms, dual-vocal intensity, and a steadfast DIY heart, the album functions as an incredibly tight, passionate statement that keeps the direct spirit of traditional street punk alive.

Track Listing:

1. No Communication 1:34
2. Get Up When You Fall 2:29
3. Dancing On a Bomb 1:47
4. Broodje Kaas 1:58
5. Europe’s Downfall 2:21
6. Koldermodel 2:01
7. Nothing Has Changed 2:19
8. Dat Maak Ik Zelf Wel Uit 1:41
9. Hunted Down 2:56
10. Stuck In a Rut 1:53
11. Nu Even Niet 1:42
12. All Alone 2:11
13. Trashcan 2:06
14. Slaaptekort 2:07