Sons of Spartacus
Angelic Upstarts · 2002
53 min · 15 tracks · punk rock
A raw blend of punk energy and political commentary, echoing the urgency of working-class struggles with anthemic fervor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Safe Haven — Opening the album with a driving beat and poignant lyrics, this track sets the tone for the band's critique of social safety nets and community support.
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Don’t Get Old (in Tony’s Britain) — This song directly addresses the challenges faced by the elderly under contemporary political policies, making it a relevant and biting commentary on societal neglect.
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Anti-Nazi — With its fierce message against hate and discrimination, this track exemplifies the band's historical commitment to anti-fascism and serves as a rallying cry for unity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines punk energy with political themes but lacks standout compositions that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, emphasizing the anthemic quality and encouraging listener participation.
- The lyrics consistently address socio-political themes, with direct references to working-class struggles and critiques of contemporary society.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Safe Haven 4:11
- 2 Lonely Man of Spandau II 4:23
- 3 Supergrass 3:31
- 4 Chuck Taylor (Ace of Hearts) 3:55
- 5 Caught in the Crossfire 2:35
- 6 Action Man 3:00
- 7 Don’t Get Old (in Tony’s Britain) 3:44
- 8 South Shields Born ’n’ Bred 4:13
- 9 Tally Ho Ginger 3:22
- 10 Maxwell Dynasty 2:45
- 11 Stop the City 3:12
- 12 The Great Divide 4:03
- 13 Bandiera rossa 2:51
- 14 Stand Up 3:21
- 15 Anti-Nazi 4:09
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