The official lead single. Driven by a razor-sharp bassline from Stuart Richardson, this track is a scathing critique of suburban judgment. The chorus—“Everybody’s faking / This town’s a contradiction”—is arguably one of the catchiest hooks the band ever wrote. In the context of the album, it acts as the mission statement: honest, loud, and unapologetic.
"Everyday Combat," "A Town Called Hypocrisy," "Rooftops." The Ghost of the Future: "Heaven for the Weather, Hell for the Company" (the saddest, most ironic title in hindsight). Lostprophets-Liberation Transmission- Full
This has left the musical legacy of in a state of purgatory. As of 2025, the album is functionally out of print on physical media in many regions, and streaming royalties are generally directed toward the former members who have disowned the band’s name. For many listeners, the album is “un-listenable” due to the context of Watkins’ lyrics—lines about “broken boys” and “innocence” now take on a horrifying double meaning. The official lead single