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The Complete Sham 69 Live

Sham 69

45 min · 16 tracks · punk

Raw energy and anthemic choruses define this live punk rock document from the UK's Sham 69.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy for live settings
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • short bursts of excitement
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • party ignition with high tempo

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer smooth, slow melodies
  • seek intricate musical arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'The Complete Sham 69 Live' captures Sham 69 at their commercial peak following the success of their earlier albums. By this time, they had solidified their position as prominent figures in the UK punk scene, celebrated for their straightforward, socially conscious lyrics and energetic performances.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clash· Buzzcocks· Stiff Little Fingers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hurry Up Harry 2:36
  • 2 I Don't Wanna 1:53
  • 3 If the Kids Are United 3:26
  • 4 Borstal Breakout 3:03
  • 5 Angels With Dirty Faces 2:59
  • 6 They Don't Understand 2:15
  • 7 Rip and Tear 3:30
  • 8 Day Tripper 3:19
  • 9 That's Life 2:25
  • 10 Poor Cow 3:07
  • 11 Give a Dog a Bone 2:37
  • 12 Questions and Answers 3:12
  • 13 Tell Us the Truth 2:19
  • 14 Hersham Boys 3:11
  • 15 Vision and the Power 3:39
  • 16 White Riot 1:24

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