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Anarchy in the UK

Sex Pistols · 2001

49 min · 15 tracks · punk rock

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

This single captures the essence of punk with its raw sound and defiant lyrics, making it a landmark release.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a driving tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, creating an urgent and rebellious atmosphere.
  • The demo version of 'Anarchy in the UK' presents a rawer sound, highlighting the band's unrefined energy and spontaneity.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 8/10

Defined its genre or moment. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Anarchy in the UK 3:39
  • 2 I Wanna Be Me 2:57
  • 3 Seventeen 2:04
  • 4 New York 3:03
  • 5 No Lip 3:32
  • 6 Steppin’ Stone 3:21
  • 7 Satellite 4:00
  • 8 Sub‐Mission 4:12
  • 9 Liar 3:07
  • 10 Substitute 3:19
  • 11 No Feelings 2:54
  • 12 No Fun 4:58
  • 13 Pretty Vacant 3:38
  • 14 [PA trouble] 0:40
  • 15 Problems 4:24

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