The Complete Singles Anthology
Buzzcocks · 2004
213 min · 55 tracks · punk
A frenetic collection of punk anthems that encapsulate youthful rebellion and raw emotional urgency.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short bursts of frenetic energy youthful rebellion and urgency for sing-along moments
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'The Complete Singles Anthology' captures Buzzcocks at a retrospective moment, compiling their influential singles from the late 1970s and early 1980s. This anthology showcases their evolution during punk's critical years and highlights their status as pioneers of the genre, following a lengthy hiatus since their last studio release in the 1990s.
- If you like
- punk
The Complete Singles Anthology is an album by Buzzcocks, released in 2004. A frenetic collection of punk anthems that encapsulate youthful rebellion and raw emotional urgency. This comprehensive anthology solidified Buzzcocks' legacy within punk rock, showcasing tracks that influenced countless bands and movements. It received positive critical acclaim, underscoring the band's enduring impact on the genre and its recognition as essential listening for punk enthusiasts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Complete Singles Anthology sound like?
A frenetic collection of punk anthems that encapsulate youthful rebellion and raw emotional urgency. Rooted in punk.
What makes The Complete Singles Anthology by Buzzcocks notable?
This comprehensive anthology solidified Buzzcocks' legacy within punk rock, showcasing tracks that influenced countless bands and movements. It received positive critical acclaim, underscoring the band's enduring impact on the genre and its recognition as essential listening for punk enthusiasts. Released in 2004, 'The Complete Singles Anthology' captures Buzzcocks at a retrospective moment, compiling their influential singles from the late 1970s and early 1980s. This anthology showcases their evolution during punk's critical years and highlights their status as pioneers of the genre, following a lengthy hiatus since their last studio release in the 1990s.
Who is The Complete Singles Anthology for?
The Complete Singles Anthology works well if you're into short bursts of frenetic energy, youthful rebellion and urgency and for sing-along moments.
How many songs are on The Complete Singles Anthology?
The Complete Singles Anthology has 55 tracks, running approximately 213 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Breakdown 1:57
- 2 Time’s Up 3:04
- 3 Boredom 2:51
- 4 Friends of Mine 2:15
- 5 Orgasm Addict 2:01
- 6 Whatever Happened To? 2:13
- 7 What Do I Get? Standout 2:54
- 8 Oh Shit 1:35
- 9 I Don’t Mind 2:18
- 10 Autonomy 3:43
- 11 Moving Away From the Pulsebeat 5:40
- 12 Love You More 1:49
- 13 Noise Annoys 2:51
- 14 Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve) Standout 2:41
- 15 Just Lust 2:59
- 16 Promises 2:35
- 17 Lipstick 2:37
- 18 Everybody’s Happy Nowadays Standout 3:11
- 19 Why Can’t I Touch It? 6:35
- 20 Harmony in My Head 3:07
- 21 Something’s Gone Wrong Again 4:32
- 22 You Say You Don’t Love Me 2:52
- 23 Raison d’Etre 3:31
- 24 I Believe 7:08
Disc 2
- 1 Are Everything 3:58
- 2 Why She’s a Girl From the Chainstore 2:26
- 3 Airwaves Dream 3:52
- 4 Strange Thing 4:10
- 5 What Do You Know 3:15
- 6 Running Free 3:13
- 7 I Look Alone 3:04
- 8 Alive Tonight 3:49
- 9 Serious Crime 3:28
- 10 Last to Know 2:55
- 11 Successful St 5:29
- 12 Isolation (live) 3:43
- 13 Innocent 3:33
- 14 Who’ll Help Me Forget? 2:57
- 15 Inside 2:31
- 16 Do It 2:56
- 17 Trash Away 4:45
- 18 All Over You (live) 3:14
- 19 Libertine Angel 2:56
- 20 Roll It Over 3:41
- 21 Prison Riot Hostage (excerpt from) 1:58
Disc 3
- 1 Totally From the Heart 2:42
- 2 Thunder of Hearts 2:55
- 3 Soul on a Rock 3:31
- 4 Jerk 2:22
- 5 Don’t Come Back 2:35
- 6 Oh Shit (live) 1:58
- 7 Sick City Sometimes 2:59
- 8 Never Believe It (demo) 3:07
- 9 Paradise (live) 2:28
- 10 Steve Diggle & Tony Barber Interview 40:12
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Genre
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
213 min 57 sec
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