Das Oath (album)

Das Oath is the debut studio album by Canadian punk rock band Nomeansno, released in 1981 on LP. It was later re-released on CD with additional tracks from their subsequent EPs. The album is considered a foundational work in the development of post-hardcore and influential within the punk rock and alternative music scenes. The album is characterized by its complex, angular rhythms, intricate basslines, and politically charged lyrics delivered with characteristic intensity by the band. Key themes explored on Das Oath include societal critique, anti-authoritarianism, and explorations of human nature.