The Biggest Prize in Sport

by 999

The Biggest Prize in Sport cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 18 January 1980
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 44:38
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Pablo Labritain, Guy Days, Vic Maile, Nick Cash, Jon Watson, Eddie Case

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Biggest Prize in Sport' finds British punk veterans 999 leaning towards a more accessible, power-pop-infused new wave sound. While retaining their signature high-energy delivery, the production emphasizes stronger melodic hooks and cleaner guitar tones. The album reflects the broader industry shift as first-wave punk bands adapted to the changing musical climate of the early 1980s.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, fast, DIY, infectious, jangly, guitar-driven, punchy, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Boys in the Gang (2:45)
  2. Inside Out (2:02)
  3. Trouble (2:33)
  4. So Long (2:44)
  5. Fun Thing (3:35)
  6. The Biggest Prize in Sport (3:00)
  7. Hollywood (3:01)
  8. Stranger (3:13)
  9. Stop! Stop! (2:04)
  10. English Wipeout (3:27)
  11. Shake (2:26)
  12. Boiler (3:47)
  13. Made a Fool of You (3:15)
  14. Found Out Too Late (3:40)
  15. Lie Lie Lie (2:59)

Credits

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