What makes All Skrewed Up by Skrewdriver notable?

The album is significant for its role in the early UK punk movement, showcasing a sound that would inspire future generations of punk bands. Its provocative themes and attitudes contributed to the band's controversial reputation, particularly as they later aligned with far-right ideologies, affecting their legacy within punk history. All Skrewed Up was Skrewdriver's debut album, released in 1977 as they emerged from the burgeoning UK punk scene. This album marked their entry into the world of music just as punk was gaining momentum, capturing the raw ethos and anti-establishment sentiment that defined the genre.

How many songs are on All Skrewed Up?

All Skrewed Up has 13 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

All Skrewed Up

Skrewdriver · 1977

26 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

Raw energy and rebellious spirit fuel this punk rock album, blending aggressive riffs with defiant lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Government Action — This track encapsulates the band's disdain for authority, with its fast tempo and biting lyrics serving as an anthem for youthful rebellion against societal norms.
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I Don't Like You — With its catchy chorus and straightforward aggression, this song highlights the band's confrontational style and resonates with punk's core themes of alienation and defiance.
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(Too Much) Confusion — The track captures a sense of disillusionment common among youth during this era, merging melodic hooks with a relentless pace that characterizes the band’s sound.
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Back Street Kids — This song reflects the gritty reality of urban life and youthful angst, further establishing Skrewdriver's connection to the working-class roots of punk culture.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album captures the raw energy of early punk but lacks depth in songwriting and production.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a fast-paced rhythm typical of punk rock.
Guitar riffs dominate the arrangements, often accompanied by straightforward drumming and shouted vocals.
Several tracks employ a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the rebellious spirit and engaging the listener.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

I Don't Like You

The repeated refrain directly confronts adversaries, creating an immediate sense of conflict and rejection without ambiguity.

The insistence on declaring dislike establishes a no-nonsense approach to personal relationships and societal interactions, reinforcing the album's rebellious tone.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Where's It Gonna End 2:32
2 Government Action 1:35
3 Back Street Kids 1:39
4 Gotta Be Young 2:00
5 I Don't Need Your Love 2:02
6 I Don't Like You 1:55
7 An-ti-so-cial 1:26
8 (Too Much) Confusion 2:34
9 9 Till 5 2:05
10 Jailbait 1:14
11 We Don't Pose 1:50
12 The Only One 2:50
13 Won't Get Fooled Again 2:22

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