No. 10, Upping St. cover

Released 40 years ago

No. 10, Upping St.

Big Audio Dynamite · 1986

59 min · 12 tracks · post-punk

A vibrant fusion of reggae, rock, and hip-hop that captures the restless energy of urban life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for urban journeys
  • vibrant energy for social gatherings
  • mid-tempo flow for relaxed listening
  • engaging background for creative work

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seek deeply introspective soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'No. 10, Upping St.' is Big Audio Dynamite's second album and follows their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its unique sound, blending elements of post-punk with dance and hip-hop influences, showcasing a creative evolution from their earlier material.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clash· Public Image Ltd.· Talking Heads

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 C’mon Every Beatbox 5:25
  • 2 Beyond the Pale 4:41
  • 3 Limbo the Law 4:45
  • 4 Sambadrome 4:53
  • 5 V. Thirteen 4:38
  • 6 Ticket 3:27
  • 7 Hollywood Boulevard 3:56
  • 8 Dial a Hitman 5:04
  • 9 Sightsee M.C! 4:57
  • 10 Ice Cool Killer 5:32
  • 11 The Big V 4:49
  • 12 Badrock City 7:02

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