Solid Gold
Gang of Four · 1981
59 min · 15 tracks · punk
A jagged blend of punk energy and sharp political commentary, pulsating with rhythmic urgency.
Why this album works
'Solid Gold' reached number 10 on the UK Albums Chart and showcased the band's influence on the burgeoning post-punk movement. The album has been recognized for its critical exploration of socio-political themes, impacting a generation of artists across genres and earning a spot on numerous best-of lists.
- Best for
- short, punchy tracks dynamic emotional journeys rhythmic urgency and intensity
- Context
- Released on March 1, 1981, 'Solid Gold' was Gang of Four's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed sophomore effort 'Entertainment!' (1979). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of post-punk, combining danceable rhythms with incisive lyrics that critiqued capitalist society.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Duran Duran· David Bowie· Radiohead· Manic Street Preachers· Bryan Adams· Blur· The Cure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paralysed 3:23
- 2 What We All Want Standout 4:59
- 3 Why Theory? 2:33
- 4 If I Could Keep It for Myself 4:09
- 5 Outside the Trains Don't Run on Time 3:19
- 6 Cheeseburger 4:05
- 7 The Republic 3:21
- 8 In the Ditch 4:22
- 9 A Hole in the Wallet 4:05
- 10 He'd Send In the Army Standout 4:28
- 11 To Hell With Poverty Standout 4:59
- 12 Capital (It Fails Us Now) 4:04
- 13 History's Bunk! 3:01
- 14 Cheeseburger (live) 3:40
- 15 What We All Want (live) 5:24
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