Filthy Lucre Live cover

Released 30 years ago

Filthy Lucre Live

Sex Pistols · 1996

53 min · 15 tracks · punk rock

Raw energy and defiance capture the Sex Pistols' chaotic spirit in a live setting, blending punk anthems with visceral performance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Bodies Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    God Save the Queen — This track remains one of the band's most controversial anthems, encapsulating their anti-establishment ethos and serving as a defining moment of British punk.
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    Anarchy in the UK — As another cornerstone of punk, this song's rebellious spirit resonates through its frenetic energy and powerful commentary on social unrest.
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    (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone — This cover showcases the band's ability to reinterpret classic songs while infusing them with their signature rawness and attitude.
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    Pretty Vacant — The track highlights themes of disillusionment and apathy, perfectly illustrating the band’s critique of society with catchy hooks and infectious energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album captures the raw essence of the Sex Pistols' live performance but lacks some cohesion due to its nature as a live recording.

What we noticed

  • The album features a raw, unpolished sound typical of live recordings, with crowd noise and spontaneous moments that enhance the energy.
  • Tracks are performed in a straightforward manner, often maintaining the original tempos and structures from their studio versions.
  • The setlist includes many of the band's most famous songs, creating a sense of nostalgia for long-time fans while also appealing to new listeners.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • raw energy for rebellious spirits
  • cathartic release of frustration
  • for sing-along moments
  • great for high-energy gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer mellow, laid-back vibes
  • seek polished studio productions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Documents the band's reunion, revitalizing interest in their legacy.
Themes
anti-establishment ethos· punk revival energy· youth disillusionment· revolutionary spirit
Career context
Released in 1996, 'Filthy Lucre Live' came after the band's reformation for a series of concert tours in the mid-1990s. This live album presents the Sex Pistols at a time when they were revisiting their legacy, nearly two decades after their initial breakup. The recording showcases their enduring influence on punk rock and captures the raw power that defined their early career.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clash· Dead Kennedys· Ramones
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Tracklist

  • 1 Bodies Start here 3:34
  • 2 Seventeen 2:31
  • 3 New York 3:26
  • 4 No Feelings 2:59
  • 5 Did You No Wrong 3:41
  • 6 God Save the Queen 3:23
  • 7 Liar! 2:46
  • 8 Satellite 4:07
  • 9 (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone 2:53
  • 10 Holidays in the Sun 3:29
  • 11 Submission 4:42
  • 12 Pretty Vacant 3:33
  • 13 EMI 4:16
  • 14 Anarchy in the UK 3:32
  • 15 Problems 4:37

What to play next

The Filthy Lucre Tour: Live in Japan
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