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All That Glue

Sleaford Mods · 2020

72 min · 22 tracks · post-punk

A raw blend of minimalist post-punk and biting spoken-word, reflecting contemporary British life with stark honesty.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Jobseeker — This track encapsulates the band's critique of the welfare system through its relentless beat and incisive lyrics, creating an urgent call to awareness about socioeconomic struggles.
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    McFlurry — With its catchy yet cynical take on consumer culture, this song highlights the juxtaposition of everyday life against broader societal themes, exemplifying the band's unique style.
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    Tied Up in Nottz — The track delivers a vivid portrait of life in Nottingham while utilizing an infectious rhythm and straightforward delivery that reflects the band's minimalist ethos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • acerbic social commentary throughout
  • short bursts of intensity
  • for busy commutes
  • gritty soundscapes that provoke thought
  • varied pacing keeps engagement

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer polished, smooth production
  • seek long, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in May 2020, All That Glue serves as a compilation album that documents Sleaford Mods' trajectory from their early experimental work to becoming a significant voice in modern British music. This release followed their critically acclaimed album, Eton Alive (2019), showcasing their continued evolution in sound and lyrical sharpness.
Stylistic neighbors
Idles· Fat White Family· The Fall

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 McFlurry 4:28
  • 2 Snake It 2:27
  • 3 Fizzy 2:57
  • 4 Rich List 3:02
  • 5 Jobseeker 4:04
  • 6 Jolly Fucker 2:12
  • 7 Routine Dean 2:21
  • 8 Tied Up in Nottz 2:43
  • 9 Big Dream 1:55
  • 10 Blog Maggot 3:54
  • 11 Tweet Tweet Tweet 3:05

Disc 2

  • 1 Tarantula Deadly Cargo 3:24
  • 2 Fat Tax 3:34
  • 3 Slow One's Bothered 2:48
  • 4 Revenue 4:00
  • 5 Rochester 3:29
  • 6 TCR 4:13
  • 7 Reef of Grief 2:49
  • 8 B.H.S. 3:50
  • 9 Second 3:04
  • 10 OBCT 4:04
  • 11 When You Come Up to Me 3:42

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