No. 10, Upping St. cover

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.

Why this album works

'No. 10, Upping St.' received critical acclaim upon release and marked the band's breakthrough into mainstream recognition. The album features the popular single 'C’mon Every Beatbox,' which exemplified their innovative approach to music and contributed to the rise of sampling in rock music.
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
Swans· Dolphin· John Lydon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 C’mon Every Beatbox Standout 5:25
  • 2 Beyond the Pale Standout 4:41
  • 3 Limbo the Law 4:45
  • 4 Sambadrome 4:53
  • 5 V. Thirteen 4:38
  • 6 Ticket 3:27
  • 7 Hollywood Boulevard Standout 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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata