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Fly the Flags

Stiff Little Fingers

78 min · 18 tracks · punk

A vibrant fusion of punk energy and reggae grooves that captures youthful rebellion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with energetic peaks
  • youthful rebellion and defiance
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • wave-like pacing with varied intensity
  • late-night reflections on life

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Fly the Flags' was Stiff Little Fingers' fifth studio album, arriving after a six-year hiatus following their previous record, 'Now Then...' in 1982. The band was navigating changes within the punk landscape while attempting to stay relevant amidst shifting musical trends. This album marked their return to form and showcased their continual evolution within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clash· Sham 69· Buzzcocks

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Long Way to Paradise 4:20
  • 2 Roots, Radicals, Rockers and Reggae 3:30
  • 3 Nobody's Hero 5:05
  • 4 No Surrender 4:07
  • 5 Gotta Get Away 4:08
  • 6 Just Fade Away 3:12
  • 7 The Cosh 3:40
  • 8 Johnny 7 4:02
  • 9 Barbed Wire Love 4:16
  • 10 Stand Up and Shout 3:23
  • 11 Johnny Was 8:13
  • 12 Wasted Life 3:24
  • 13 Beirut Moon 4:23
  • 14 Fly the Flag 4:14
  • 15 Suspect Device 4:44
  • 16 Doesn't Make It Alright 6:48
  • 17 Each Dollar a Bullet 3:24
  • 18 Alternative Ulster 3:22

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