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Bad Habits

The Monks · 1979

41 min · 12 tracks · new wave

A frenetic blend of punk energy and new wave melodies, brimming with sardonic wit and social commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sardonic wit and social commentary
  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • for sing-along moments
  • frantic energy with a twist

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer slow, introspective pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1979, 'Bad Habits' was The Monks' debut album, following their formation in 1976. By this time, they had developed a distinctive sound that combined punk influences with new wave aesthetics, marking their entrance into the UK music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Bronski Beat· Roxy Music· Pete Shelley

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Johnny B. Rotten 2:56
  • 2 Drugs in My Pocket 3:12
  • 3 Love in Stereo 3:29
  • 4 Bad Habits 3:02
  • 5 Spotty Face 3:13
  • 6 Dear Jerry 4:28
  • 7 Nice Legs Shame About Her Face 2:01
  • 8 Inter-City Kitty 3:35
  • 9 Out of Work Musician 4:25
  • 10 I Ain’t Gettin’ Any 3:26
  • 11 No Shame 2:56
  • 12 Skylab (Theme From The Monks) 4:32

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