Punks Not Dead
The Exploited · 1981
51 min · 22 tracks · hardcore punk
Raucous guitars and relentless rhythms collide with fierce political fervor in this hardcore punk classic.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of raw energy
- politically charged anthems for rebellion
- wave-like dynamics for engagement
- cathartic release through aggression
- for rowdy gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer mellow and slow tempos
- enjoy complex song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Punks Not Dead' was The Exploited's debut studio album, establishing them as a formidable force in the UK punk scene. At this point, the band had built a reputation through live performances and previous EPs, but this album marked their entry into the wider music industry amid a burgeoning punk movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- GBH· Discharge· Dead Kennedys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Punk's Not Dead 1:37
- 2 Mucky Pup 1:42
- 3 Cop Cars 1:49
- 4 Free Flight 3:34
- 5 Army Life 2:34
- 6 Blown to Bits 2:37
- 7 Sex and Violence 5:05
- 8 SPG 2:06
- 9 Royalty 2:05
- 10 Dole Q 1:50
- 11 Exploited Barmy Army 2:26
- 12 Ripper 2:04
- 13 Out of Control 2:54
- 14 Son of a Copper 2:40
- 15 I Believe in Anarchy 2:09
- 16 Army Life 2:25
- 17 Fuck the Mods 1:55
- 18 Crashed Out 2:33
- 19 What You Gonna Do 2:18
- 20 Dogs of War 1:43
- 21 Blown to Bits (live) 1:32
- 22 YOP 1:42
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