Songs of Praise

by The Adicts

Songs of Praise cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1981
  • Label: Dwed
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 3.73/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Adicts' 'Songs of Praise' introduced the Ipswich punk band with a melodic, chant-ready style and a theatrical Clockwork Orange-inspired image. The album's simple hooks and bright aggression made it a lasting point of reference in UK punk's second wave.

Genres

Descriptors: theatrical, fast, DIY, melodic, infectious

Tracklist

  1. England
  2. Hurt
  3. Just Like Me
  4. Tango
  5. Telepathic People
  6. Mary Whitehouse
  7. Distortion
  8. Get Adicted
  9. Viva La Revolution
  10. Calling Calling
  11. In The Background
  12. Dynasty
  13. Peculiar Music
  14. Numbers
  15. Sensitive
  16. Songs Of Praise

Credits

  • Monkey - artwork, vocals
  • Pete Davison - artwork, backing vocals, guitar
  • Geordie Davison - backing vocals
  • Kid Dee - backing vocals, drums, lead vocals
  • Mel Ellis - backing vocals, bass
  • Rick - backing vocals
  • Tim - backing vocals, drums [drum dubs]

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