Workers Playtime

by Billy Bragg

Workers Playtime cover art

Departing from the stark, unaccompanied electric guitar style of his earlier work, this project introduces a broader musical palette with full band arrangements. The lyrical focus shifts slightly from overt political anthems to more personal meditations on love and relationships, though social consciousness remains an underlying thread. The inclusion of piano and strings adds a poignant resonance to the working-class narratives.

Genres

  • Folk Pop

Tracklist

  1. She's Got A New Spell
  2. Must I Paint You A Picture
  3. Tender Comrade
  4. The Price I Pay
  5. Little Time Bomb
  6. Rotting On Remand
  7. Valentine's Day Is Over
  8. Life With The Lions
  9. The Only One
  10. The Short Answer
  11. Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards