What makes Nobody's Heroes by Stiff Little Fingers notable?

This album is significant for its critical reception, with tracks like 'Tin Soldiers' resonating deeply during a time of unrest in Northern Ireland. 'Nobody's Heroes' not only charted in the UK but also helped establish Stiff Little Fingers as voice for disillusioned youth, influencing later punk acts and movements. Released in January 1980, 'Nobody's Heroes' was Stiff Little Fingers' second album, following their impactful debut 'Inflammable Material'. At this point, they were solidifying their status within the UK punk scene, building on the momentum gained from their first release while grappling with political themes relevant to their Belfast roots.

Who is Nobody's Heroes for?

Nobody's Heroes works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, gradual builds and payoffs and immersive lyrical storytelling.

How many songs are on Nobody's Heroes?

Nobody's Heroes has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Nobody's Heroes

Stiff Little Fingers · 1980

38 min · 10 tracks · punk

Raw punk energy meets poignant lyrics, encapsulating the frustrations and realities of youth in a turbulent era.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
gradual builds and payoffs
immersive lyrical storytelling
contemplative reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 1980, 'Nobody's Heroes' was Stiff Little Fingers' second album, following their impactful debut 'Inflammable Material'. At this point, they were solidifying their status within the UK punk scene, building on the momentum gained from their first release while grappling with political themes relevant to their Belfast roots.
Stylistic neighbors: The Clash· Sham 69· Buzzcocks

Tracklist

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

1 Gotta Gettaway 3:37
2 Wait and See 4:28
3 Fly the Flag 3:46
4 At the Edge 2:59
5 Nobody’s Hero 4:11
6 Bloody Dub 3:48
7 Doesn’t Make It All Right 5:49
8 I Don’t Like You 2:44
9 No Change 1:57
10 Tin Soldiers 4:45

What to play next

Listen next

Go for It

1981

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Inflammable Material

1979

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