Top tracks — play these first
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Soul on a Rock Start here — This opening track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of resilience, pairing sharp lyrics with an upbeat rhythm that energizes the listener.
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Speed of Life — With its driving beat and reflective lyrics, this song showcases Buzzcocks' signature blend of punk energy and introspective songwriting.
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Why Compromise? — The track stands out for its anthemic chorus and strong message about individuality, resonating deeply with the band's ethos established in their earlier work.
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Doesn’t Mean Anything — This song features a poignant narrative about disillusionment, delivered through catchy hooks that reflect the band's enduring knack for melody.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- revitalized energy throughout tracks
- short bursts of catchy fun
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive pieces
- seek deep introspective moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalized the band's presence after a long hiatus, showcasing continued creativity.
- Themes
- punk resilience· disillusioned narratives· individuality in chaos
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 1999, 'Modern' was Buzzcocks' first studio album in over a decade, following a period of lineup changes and a hiatus. By this time, the band had solidified their legacy as pioneers of punk rock, and this album marked their return to creating original material after a series of reissues and live albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clash· The Jam· X-Ray Spex
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Soul on a Rock Start here 3:59
- 2 Rendezvous 3:35
- 3 Speed of Life 4:32
- 4 Thunder of Hearts 2:56
- 5 Why Compromise? 3:32
- 6 Don’t Let the Car Crash 4:28
- 7 Runaround 3:26
- 8 Doesn’t Mean Anything 2:48
- 9 Phone 3:02
- 10 Under the Sun 3:30
- 11 Turn of the Screw 2:37
- 12 Sneaky 2:19
- 13 Stranger in Your Town 2:24
- 14 Choices 3:30
Disc 2
- 1 Orgasm Addict 2:02
- 2 What Do I Get? 2:55
- 3 I Don’t Mind 2:18
- 4 Love You More 1:50
- 5 Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve) 2:41
- 6 Promises 2:35
- 7 Lipstick 2:38
- 8 Harmony in My Head 3:10
- 9 Everybody’s Happy Nowadays 3:08
- 10 You Say You Don’t Love Me 2:53
- 11 Why She’s a Girl From the Chainstore 2:23
- 12 What Do You Know 3:17
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
Shares punk energy and melodic sophistication, tackling themes of chaos and resilience.
Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell
Social Distortion
Explores disillusionment with a blend of punk attitude and melodic depth, resonating emotionally.
Americana
The Offspring
Combines punk rock energy with sharp lyrics on individuality and societal chaos, echoing Buzzcocks' themes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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