Idealists in Distress From Bristol
The Pop Group · 2007
143 min · 34 tracks · new wave
Chaotic energy fuses punk fervor with experimental soundscapes, reflecting a raw urgency and political discontent.
Top tracks — play these first
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She Is Beyond Good and Evil — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of punk aggression and avant-garde experimentation, serving as an anthem questioning morality and societal norms.
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We Are All Prostitutes — A powerful critique of commodification in society, this song stands out for its relentless tempo and biting lyrics that reflect the band’s political stance.
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Thief of Fire — The intensity and urgency of this track highlight the band’s ability to fuse chaotic instrumentation with thought-provoking themes about rebellion and resistance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw urgency in chaotic bursts
- politically charged late-night energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- dynamic shifts keep attention focused
- explosive catharsis through sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer predictable song structures
- seek smooth, relaxed listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Idealists in Distress From Bristol marked The Pop Group's return after a lengthy hiatus since their initial breakup in 1981. This album emerged during a period of renewed interest in the band's pioneering fusion of punk and avant-garde styles, showcasing their evolution while maintaining the provocative edge that defined their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gang of Four· This Heat· Wire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Don't Sell Your Dreams 3:42
- 2 She Is Beyond Good and Evil 5:48
- 3 Don't Call Me Pain 7:33
- 4 Snow Girl 3:39
- 5 Don't Sell Your Dreams 3:39
- 6 The Boys From Brazil 4:55
- 7 We Are Time 5:41
- 8 Thief of Fire 1:36
- 9 Forces of Oppression 2:17
- 10 Shake the Foundations 3:26
- 11 Forces of Oppression 2:24
- 12 Feed the Hungry 4:08
- 13 Thief of Fire 3:50
- 14 There Are No Spectators 5:08
- 15 God Problems Communism 2:47
- 16 For How Much Longer 4:26
- 17 Justice 3:44
- 18 We Are All Prostitutes 4:40
- 19 Shake the Foundations 3:40
Disc 2
- 1 Shake the Foundations 1:47
- 2 Forces of Oppression 3:21
- 3 Thief of Fire 3:27
- 4 Feed the Hungry 3:39
- 5 There Are No Spectators 3:57
- 6 Crime of the Evening 2:51
- 7 For How Much Longer 4:10
- 8 Where There's a Will 4:47
- 9 Justice 3:21
- 10 We Are All Prostitutes 6:46
- 11 Shake the Foundations 3:02
- 12 Liberty City 9:50
- 13 Hotter Than 1000 Suns 5:58
- 14 Feed the Hungry 4:36
- 15 Entertain Your Life Away 4:54
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