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Entertainment!

Gang of Four · 1979

50 min · 15 tracks · punk

Angular guitars and punk energy collide with biting socio-political commentary and danceable grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo grooves
  • danceable energy with urgency
  • socio-political commentary reflections
  • sing-along anthems for protests
  • angular rhythms that provoke thought

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 25, 1979, 'Entertainment!' marked Gang of Four's debut album, positioning them as key players in the post-punk movement. It followed their early singles that had already begun to capture attention, setting the stage for their influential sound characterized by sharp rhythms and critical lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Wire· The Fall· Joy Division

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ether 3:51
  • 2 Natural’s Not in It 3:06
  • 3 Not Great Men 3:05
  • 4 Damaged Goods 3:27
  • 5 Return the Gift 3:05
  • 6 Guns Before Butter 3:47
  • 7 I Found That Essence Rare 3:13
  • 8 Glass 2:28
  • 9 Contract 2:39
  • 10 At Home He’s a Tourist 3:30
  • 11 5.45 3:43
  • 12 Anthrax 4:24
  • 13 Outside the Trains Don’t Run on Time 3:27
  • 14 He’d Send in the Army 3:40
  • 15 It’s Her Factory 3:08

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