Now Then...

by Stiff Little Fingers

Now Then... cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 September 1982
  • Label: Chrysalis
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:15:55
  • Community rating: 3.37/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Nick Tauber, Henry Cluney, Jake Burns, Ali McMordie, John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins, Brian Cooke, Jeff Daly, Dick Morrissey, Dolphin Taylor, Tim Friese-Greene, Martin Drover, Gordon Ogilvie

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a significant departure from their earlier abrasive punk roots, the Northern Irish group attempted to court mainstream success with heavily polished, melodic power pop. 'Now Then...' alienated much of their original fanbase despite its sharp songwriting, ultimately leading to the band's temporary dissolution shortly after its release.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, fast, punchy, political, gang-vocals, guitars, accessible, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Falling Down (3:19)
  2. Won't Be Told (3:26)
  3. Love of the Common People (2:39)
  4. The Price of Admission (3:21)
  5. Touch and Go (3:19)
  6. Stands to Reason (3:05)
  7. Bits of Kids (3:32)
  8. Welcome to the Whole Week (3:45)
  9. Big City Nights (3:55)
  10. Talkback (2:49)
  11. Is That What You Fought the War For (3:56)
  12. Good for Nothing (2:43)
  13. Listen (4:13)
  14. Sad Eyed People (3:55)
  15. That's When Your Blood Bumps (3:42)
  16. Two Guitar Clash (4:28)
  17. Alan Parker Interviews Jake Burns About "Now Then" (19:40)

Credits

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