"Viva la revolution" from the debut album Songs of Praise of The Adicts, released 45 years ago

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SHAME

“CONCRETE”

DEAD OCEANS

“CONCRETE” is the blustery lead single from SHAME’s debut LP ‘Songs of Praise.’

The South London based band, consisting of vocalist Charlie Steen, guitarists Sean Coyle-Smith & Eddie Green, bassist Josh Finerty, and drummer Charlie Forbe immerse themselves in straight to the bone post-punk, with a penchant for getting shouty as heard on their debut single. “Concrete” has a little for everyone as it utilizes a propulsive rhythm, ringing guitars, and voices that oscillate between deadpan to hardcore-like barking all while deploying a call-and-response structure.

Much will be made of the band’s whiteness, gender, and something something 2018......because that seems to be more important these days than say the little details, like the very U2-like fits of guitar squall that make their presence felt throughout the track or the fact that a guitar based band is making headway in these times of fascist Poptimism. 

Anyways, “I hope that you’re hearing me” is the most distinct line in the song, and the answer Mr. Steen is yes, loud & clear! Press play and enjoy the rawkus......

Songs of Praise is the debut studio album by punk band The Adicts. It was originally released in February 1981 on Dwed Wecords (pic one) and was rereleased a year later by Fall Out Records (pic two)

Songs of Praise, the debut studio album by British punk band The Adicts featuring the fabulous track Viva La Revolution

Songs of Praise is the debut studio album by punk band The Adicts. It was originally released in February 1981 on Dwed Wecords (pic one) and was rereleased a year later by Fall Out Records (pic two)