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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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