Advantages: Loads of energetic and exciting songs Disadvantages: Possible lack of earlier recordings
In my opinion, this the definitive Buzzcocks CD, if you're a Buzzcocks fan.
25 hormone charged, angst-ridden tracks that would leave any teenager panting for breath certainly make this an instantly memorable album. All the band's most popular songs are here, as well as a few lesser known (or lesser appreciated) gems. With this CD, one can see how the band developed lyrical from hyper-active teenage punks, to contemplative and reflective poets.
... ...any of band's legendary material from the Spiral Scratch EP, with Howard Devoto on lead vocals. Having said that, I'm probably being just a tad picky. Anyone who has a passing interest in the UK Pub scene of the late '70s should seriously consider buying this CD, as it is a very good piece of punkage. In fact, one could even say that the Buzzcocks are under-appreciated and even forgotten, as London based bands like the Clash and the Sex Pistols tend ...
MrEvans101 27.05.2008 (30.05.2008)
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