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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