A Different Kind of Tension
Buzzcocks · 1979
40 min · 12 tracks · punk
A dynamic blend of punk energy and melodic sensibility delivered with sharp lyrical wit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- sharp lyrical wit throughout
- short tracks for quick bursts
- dynamic flow encourages replay
- playful energy for social settings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek slower, reflective moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 1979, 'A Different Kind of Tension' was Buzzcocks' third studio album, following their acclaimed sophomore effort 'Love Bites'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the UK punk scene while experimenting with more melodic and introspective songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clash· The Jam· X-Ray Spex
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paradise 2:24
- 2 Sitting Round at Home 2:41
- 3 You Say You Don’t Love Me 2:54
- 4 You Know You Can’t Help It 2:23
- 5 Mad Mad Judy 3:34
- 6 Raison d’Etre 3:34
- 7 I Don’t Know What to Do With My Life 2:43
- 8 Money 2:44
- 9 Hollow Inside 4:48
- 10 A Different Kind of Tension 4:39
- 11 I Believe 7:09
- 12 Radio Nine 0:39
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