All the Best
Stiff Little Fingers · 1983
103 min · 30 tracks · punk
A raw and energetic collection of punk anthems that blend social commentary with rebellious spirit.
Why this album works
The album features some of Stiff Little Fingers' most significant tracks, like 'Alternative Ulster' and 'Suspect Device,' which became rallying cries for youth disillusionment. It achieved notable chart success in the UK, further cementing the band's impact on punk rock and influencing subsequent generations of musicians navigating socio-political themes.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing with peaks
- Context
- Released on February 4, 1983, 'All the Best' arrived during Stiff Little Fingers' rise as prominent figures in the UK punk scene after their debut album in 1979. This compilation captured pivotal early tracks while showcasing the band's evolution and solidifying their reputation as voices of discontent amid a turbulent political landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· David Bowie· Bryan Adams· Manic Street Preachers· Blur· The Cure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Suspect Device Standout 2:42
- 2 Wasted Life Standout 3:15
- 3 Alternative Ulster Standout 2:43
- 4 78 RPM 2:37
- 5 Gotta Gettaway 3:35
- 6 Bloody Sunday 3:23
- 7 Straw Dogs 3:30
- 8 You Can’t Say Crap on the Radio 2:49
- 9 At the Edge 2:59
- 10 Running Bear 3:15
- 11 White Christmas 2:24
- 12 Nobody’s Hero 4:09
- 13 Tin Soldiers 4:46
- 14 Back to Front 2:58
- 15 Mr. Fire Coal‐Man 4:51
Disc 2
- 1 Just Fade Away 3:05
- 2 Go for It 3:08
- 3 Doesn’t Make It All Right 3:26
- 4 Silver Lining 3:03
- 5 Safe as Houses 5:29
- 6 Sad‐Eyed People 3:54
- 7 Two Guitars Clash 4:29
- 8 Listen 4:13
- 9 That’s When Your Blood Pumps 3:43
- 10 Good for Nothing 2:43
- 11 Talkback 2:49
- 12 Stands to Reason 3:04
- 13 Bits of Kids 3:33
- 14 Touch and Go 3:20
- 15 The Price of Admission 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
