Wednesday, June 20, 2018

New Model Army - Vengeance (1984)


Debut LP from post-punk greats New Model Army. Vengeance sounds partially rooted in the rhythm-section-driven sounds of English peace punk, but with less over-the-top, more humanistic politics, more melody, and a generally grander, more anthemic approach. It's the first NMA record I ever heard, and it's still my favorite, but make no mistake: this band has never put out a bad record.

Track listing:
1. Christian Militia
2. Notice Me
3. Smalltown England
4. A Liberal Education
5. Vengeance
6. Sex (The Black Angel)
7. Running
8. Spirit of the Falklands

I love the world

Also of interest:
Paul Roland -
Burnt Orchids (1985)
The Levellers -
Levellers (1993)

3 comments:

  1. Never, not one bad record. My fav will always be No rest for the wicked. A puro huevo.

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  2. Saw these guys on their first US tour. Really great live band. This one and No Rest for the Wicked are my favorites.

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  3. Grandi!
    My faves: The Ghost of Cain, No Test ftw, Fuck Texas sing forma US.

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