A Different Kind Of Tension
Buzzcocks
1979
A Different Kind Of Tension is a Punk album by Buzzcocks, originally released in 1979. On Gatefold: 45 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Punk
- Punk Rock
- angular
- restless
- art school
About
The Buzzcocks first came blasting out of Manchester, England with a tough punk snarl hiding their perfect pop hooks. As time went on, the band modified its approach, aware that punk rock itself could be a stylistic dead end. Steve Diggle takes on more of the songwriting and vocal duties as “Sitting Round At Home” distorts his vocal and shifts its tempo. “Radio Nine” is a quick tag out featuring found sounds. ”Mad Mad Judy” simulates the punk rush of their previous albums with greater grace and texture. “You Say You Don’t Love Me” is a simple punk-romance lament, but “Hollow Inside,” “I Don’t Know What To Do With My Life” and “I Believe,” from leader Pete Shelley, stand as reluctant anthems where the band’s sonic tension makes for a beautiful noise. This deluxe edition features 38 tracks, including demos, singles and live performances from the John Peel radio program with versions every bit as relevant as the official material.
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Tracklist
- The Rose On The Chocolate Box
- The Thorn Beneath The Rose
Side A
- A1Paradise2:23
- A2Sitting Round At Home2:38
- A3You Say You Don't Love Me2:55
- A4You Know You Can't Help It2:22
- A5Mad Mad Judy3:35
- A6Raison D'Être3:32
Side B
- B1I Don't Know What To Do With My Life2:43
- B2Money2:45
- B3Hollow Inside4:46
- B4A Different Kind Of Tension4:39
- B5I Believe7:09
- B6Radio Nine0:41
Credits
Performers
- Pete ShelleyKEYBOARDS LEAD GUITAR GUITAR
- Steve DiggleLEAD GUITAR GUITAR VOCALS
- Steve GarveyBASS GUITAR BASS
- John MaherDRUMS VOCALS
10 collectors on Gatefold own this · 45 pressings tracked on Gatefold