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The Adicts Album: “Sound of Music [Japan Bonus Tracks]”
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Sound of Music [Japan Bonus Tracks] |
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Release Date:2004-08-02
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Old School Punk Rock
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Label:Vivid Sound
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:4540399034041
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Review - :
Like {$the Undertones}, {$Buzzcocks}, and {$the Ramones}, {$the Adicts}' albums (and singles) have been filled with hook-laden {\pop}-{\punk} songs that are hard to ignore. Unlike {$the Undertones}, {$Buzzcocks}, and {$the Ramones}, {$the Adicts} have remained one of the most critically underappreciated {\punk} bands of their generation. Guitarist {$Pete Dee}, drummer {$Kid Dee}, bassist {$Mel Ellis}, and vocalist {$Monkey} have remained true to their vision and have mixed {\punk} with theatrics and dynamics far more excitingly than any other band of their ilk. On this, their second full-length album, the band's musical personality gelled to the point of {\punk} perfection, displaying a musical maturity and sharper songwriting skills than on their debut, {^Songs of Praise}. Although they were, and still remain, a {\punk} band at heart, this album shows them stretching their musical muscles a bit and experimenting within the {\punk} framework. {&"Joker in the Pack"} sports a nifty fiddle fighting for aural space with {$Pete}'s sonic guitar attack. {&"Disco"} is a fun punkish take on {$the Sweet}'s {&"Ballroom Blitz."} Acoustic guitars help propel the glorious single {&"Chinese Takeaway."} One of the only missteps is the re-recording of their classic B-side, {&"Steamroller,"} which is not as exciting as the rollicking original. The CD reissue on {@Captain Oi} features three bonus tracks, including covers of {&"You'll Never Walk Alone"} (now one of their signature live songs) and {&"I Wanna Be Sedated"} (which is pretty darn cool). A rare sophomore album that bettered the debut and paved the way for future adventurous releases. Worth the price of admission. [A Japanese version included bonus tracks.] ~ Stephen SPAZ Schnee, All Music Guide
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