Shrinkwrapped
Gang of Four · 1995
39 min · 11 tracks · punk
A sharp, angular blend of punk energy and post-punk introspection that critiques modern consumer culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- critiques modern consumer culture
- reflective moments of introspection
- thought-provoking lyrical themes
- for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Shrinkwrapped' marked Gang of Four's first studio album after a decade-long hiatus following their influential work in the late '70s and early '80s. At this point, the band was navigating a new musical landscape while attempting to retain their signature sound amidst changing tastes in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wire· The Fall· Joy Division
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tattoo 4:08
- 2 Sleepwalker 3:29
- 3 I Parade Myself 4:10
- 4 Unburden 3:14
- 5 Better Him Than Me 3:48
- 6 Something 99 2:49
- 7 Showtime, Valentine 4:42
- 8 Unburden Unbound 1:45
- 9 The Dark Ride 3:34
- 10 I Absolve You 4:04
- 11 Shrinkwrapped 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.