Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief energetic bursts of sound
- political themes in short tracks
- frenetic pace for quick listens
- in-order experience enhances impact
- sustained intensity throughout album
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- dislike abrupt track transitions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'History Is What's Happening' was The Ex's third album and showcased their evolution from a punk band into a more complex art rock outfit. This record followed their acclaimed earlier releases and marked a significant step towards their distinct sound characterized by unconventional song structures and social themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shellac· The Flying Lizards· Don Caballero
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Six of One and Half a Dozen of the Other 0:57
- 2 Barricades 1:03
- 3 Life Live 1:38
- 4 Machinery 0:45
- 5 E.M. Why 1:47
- 6 Moving Pictures 1:32
- 7 Shoes 1:44
- 8 Watch-Dogs 1:49
- 9 Dutch Disease 1:21
- 10 Blessed Box at the Backseat 1:13
- 11 Who Pays 2:44
- 12 Strong & Muscled 1:30
- 13 Grey 2:22
- 14 Equals Only 1:46
- 15 H'Wood - W'Ton 0:56
- 16 Sports 1:01
- 17 $ 0:56
- 18 Pep Talk 1:58
- 19 Attacked 1:55
- 20 148 2:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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