Demerit – “Bastards of the Nation”

Originally released in 2008 through Maybe Mars, Bastards of the Nation stands as a foundational milestone in the history of Chinese street punk. Based in Beijing, Demerit captured the socio-political anxieties of youth navigating rapid urbanization, drawing clear sonic lines to the aggressive, melodic defiance of early UK82 bands like The Exploited and The Business, while injecting a technical thrash metal edge heavily influenced by Megadeth. Produced by Public Image Ltd guitarist Lu Edmonds, the album is defined by its roaring anthems, soaring dual-guitar leads, and fierce social commentary embedded in tracks like T.Z.G. and Fight Your To-Night. It remains a highly influential cultural document that proved the sonic and political weight of underground music in the Far East.

Track Listing:

1. Intro – Demerit 4:39
2. Fight Your Apathy 3:01
3. Bastards of the Nation 3:31
4. Bye Bye My Country 3:13
5. Live or Die 3:07
6. Beijing Is Not My Home 3:36
7. World Has Become a Battlefield 3:59
8. T.Z. Generation 4:27
9. Fuck the Schemers 3:10
10. Voice of the People 3:59