Idealists in Distress From Bristol
The Pop Group · 2007
143 min · 34 tracks · new wave · punk
A chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental noise, challenging norms and defying expectations.
Idealists in Distress From Bristol is an album by The Pop Group, released in 2007. A chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental noise, challenging norms and defying expectations. This album is notable for its critical examination of modern society and the band's ability to remain relevant decades after their initial impact. It received attention within the underground music scene and reinforced The Pop Group's influence on contemporary punk and experimental rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Idealists in Distress From Bristol sound like?
A chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental noise, challenging norms and defying expectations. Rooted in new wave and punk.
What makes Idealists in Distress From Bristol by The Pop Group notable?
This album is notable for its critical examination of modern society and the band's ability to remain relevant decades after their initial impact. It received attention within the underground music scene and reinforced The Pop Group's influence on contemporary punk and experimental rock. Released in 2007, 'Idealists in Distress From Bristol' marks The Pop Group's return after a long hiatus since their initial breakup in 1981. This album showcases their evolution from post-punk pioneers to a band grappling with contemporary socio-political issues while retaining their signature avant-garde sound.
How many songs are on Idealists in Distress From Bristol?
Idealists in Distress From Bristol has 34 tracks, running approximately 143 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Don't Sell Your Dreams Standout 3:42
- 2 She Is Beyond Good and Evil Standout 5:48
- 3 Don't Call Me Pain 7:33
- 4 Snow Girl 3:39
- 5 Don't Sell Your Dreams Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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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