Sound of Music

by The Adicts

Sound of Music cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 12 November 1982
  • Label: Razor
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:02
  • Community rating: 3.59/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Steve Tannett, Mel Ellis, Pete Beaumont, Harry T. Murlowski, Kid Dee, Monkey

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Distinguished by their 'Clockwork Orange' inspired visual aesthetics and uniquely upbeat melodicism, The Adicts delivered a punk record brimming with infectious hooks and cynical wit. 'Sound of Music' effectively bridged the aggression of street punk with undeniable pop sensibilities and theatrical flair. It features some of their most beloved anthems, including a subversive take on 'Viva La Revolution'.

Genres

Descriptors: suicide, theatrical, war, dark-humor, melodic, punchy, fast, infectious

Tracklist

  1. How Sad (2:22)
  2. 4 3 2 1 (2:20)
  3. Chinese Takeaway (2:42)
  4. Johnny Was A Soldier (3:03)
  5. Disco (2:12)
  6. Eyes In the Back of Your Head (3:10)
  7. Joker In the Pack (2:47)
  8. Lullaby (2:27)
  9. My Baby Got Run Over By A Steamroller (1:57)
  10. A Man's Gotta Do (2:09)
  11. Let's Go (1:53)
  12. Easy Way Out (2:56)
  13. Shake Rattle Bang Your Head (3:34)
  14. You'll Never Walk Alone (2:04)
  15. Too Young (2:57)
  16. I Wanna Be Sedated (3:20)

Credits

  • The Adicts - primary artist, written-by
  • Carol - artwork
  • Mel Ellis - bass
  • Tim Hocking - drums [drum dubs]
  • Kid Dee - drums, vocals
  • Pete Davison - guitar [guitars], piano, vocals
  • Ray Staff - lacquer cut by
  • Pete Beaumont - violin

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