The Graveyard and the Ballroom
A Certain Ratio · 1979
45 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic mix of punk energy and funk grooves, blending rhythmic complexity with raw, emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Night Party — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of danceable grooves and punk urgency, showcasing their unique approach to rhythm and melody.
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Do the Du (casse) Start here — Opening the album with infectious energy, this track sets the tone for A Certain Ratio's experimental sound and introduces their distinctive punk-funk style.
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Crippled Child — With its driving beat and poignant lyrics, this track reflects on vulnerability while maintaining an energetic pace that characterizes the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic fun
- playful rhythms for social gatherings
- dynamic tracks with varied tempos
- catchy hooks that invite dancing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek slow, contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debut album that established their unique sound and influenced the post-punk scene.
- Career context
- Released in 1979, The Graveyard and the Ballroom is A Certain Ratio's debut album, coming at a time when they were forging their unique sound within the post-punk movement. This record marked the beginning of their exploration of combining punk rock with funk and other genres, setting them apart from their contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gang of Four· The Pop Group· Wire
Tracklist
- 1 Do the Du (casse) Start here 2:54
- 2 Faceless 2:23
- 3 Crippled Child 2:54
- 4 Choir 3:21
- 5 Flight 3:30
- 6 I Feel 2:12
- 7 Strain 2:29
- 8 All Night Party 3:38
- 9 Oceans 3:55
- 10 The Choir 3:33
- 11 The Fox 3:26
- 12 Suspect 2:25
- 13 Flight 5:33
- 14 Genotype / Phenotype 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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