1980 - The Choice Is Yours

by The Members

1980 - The Choice Is Yours cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1980
  • Label: Virgin
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 38:23
  • Community rating: 3.69/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The British punk outfit The Members expanded their sonic palette on their sophomore album, integrating infectious reggae and 2 Tone rhythms into their driving new wave foundation. The record tackles the political and economic anxieties of early 1980s Britain with sharp, socially conscious lyricism.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, fast, punchy, theatrical, satirical, rhythmic, guitars

Tracklist

  1. The Ayatollah Harmony (2:47)
  2. Goodbye To The Job (2:27)
  3. Physical Love (3:21)
  4. Romance (3:14)
  5. Brian Was (3:29)
  6. Flying Again (3:25)
  7. Normal People (3:28)
  8. Police Car (3:51)
  9. Clean Men (4:00)
  10. Muzak Machine (2:48)
  11. Gang War (5:28)

Credits

  • The Members - primary artist
  • Chris Payne - bass guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Adrian Lillywhite - drums, percussion, arranged by
  • Dick Cuthell - flugelhorn [guest]
  • Jean-Marie Carroll - guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Ray Staff - lacquer cut by
  • Nigel Bennett - lead guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Nicky Tesco - lead vocals, written-by

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