Live and Loud!!
The Adicts · 1987
38 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
A raucous celebration of punk energy, blending catchy melodies with irreverent lyrics and an infectious live atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Viva la Revolution — This track embodies the band's spirited call for change, intertwining catchy hooks with a sense of defiance that resonates throughout their catalog.
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Joker in the Pack — With its playful yet biting lyrics, this song showcases The Adicts' knack for blending humor with critique, a hallmark of their songwriting style.
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Straight Jacket — The frenetic energy and rhythmic drive in this track exemplify the raw power of their live performances, making it a fan favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This live album captures the band's energetic performance style while showcasing their established punk sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a fast-paced energy characteristic of hardcore punk.
- Each song is performed with crowd interaction, often including call-and-response segments that engage the audience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- short bursts of youthful energy
- infectious live performance atmosphere
- catchy melodies with playful irreverence
- high-energy sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, more reflective music
- seek extensive lyrical depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Live and Loud!! marked The Adicts' first live album, showcasing their established presence in the UK punk scene following their 1982 breakthrough album, Songs of Praise. By this time, the band had developed a distinct theatrical style and a loyal fanbase, solidifying their reputation as one of the leading figures in the punk revival movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Damned· Dead Kennedys· The Exploited
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Viva la Revolution
The chorus shifts from a rallying cry to a more reflective tone, invoking unity among listeners.
This transition not only energizes the crowd but also engages them on a deeper level, blurring lines between performance and participation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sensitive 2:02
- 2 Easy Way Out 3:39
- 3 Joker in the Pack 3:14
- 4 Chinese Takeaway 2:47
- 5 How Sad 2:42
- 6 Hurt 3:14
- 7 Tango 2:07
- 8 Viva la Revolution 3:24
- 9 Just Like Me 1:56
- 10 Numbers 2:14
- 11 Steamroller 2:57
- 12 Too Young 2:38
- 13 Straight Jacket 3:24
- 14 Let's Go 2:39
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