There'll Always Be an England
Sex Pistols · 2008
77 min · 19 tracks · punk
A raw and rebellious collection of punk anthems that capture the spirit of disillusionment in Britain.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy for rebellious spirits
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- anthems for collective sing-alongs
- urgent bursts of discontent
- for late-night escapades
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished and refined sounds
- seek slow, meditative experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- British disillusionment· monarchy critique· punk rebellion spirit
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'There'll Always Be an England' came nearly three decades after the Sex Pistols' iconic debut album, 'Never Mind the Bollocks'. This compilation showcases their enduring influence on punk rock while serving as a retrospective of their tumultuous career. The band’s reunion tours had reignited interest in their music and legacy during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clash· Dead Kennedys· Ramones
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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London Calling by The Clash — Shares a similar rebellious spirit and critiques of British society through raw punk energy.That's Life by Sham 69 — Captures the same working-class disillusionment with anthemic punk melodies and straightforward lyrics.Workers Playtime by Billy Bragg — Combines punk's rawness with poignant political commentary on British life and discontent.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 There’ll Always Be an England (intro) 3:49
- 2 Pretty Vacant 4:03
- 3 Seventeen 2:20
- 4 No Feelings 4:01
- 5 New York 3:41
- 6 Did You No Wrong 3:56
- 7 Liar 3:04
- 8 Beside the Seaside 1:04
- 9 Holidays in the Sun 3:38
- 10 Submission 5:23
- 11 (I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone 3:36
- 12 No Fun 6:36
- 13 Problems 5:56
- 14 God Save the Queen 3:56
- 15 EMI 5:04
- 16 Bodies 4:14
- 17 Anarchy in the UK 4:08
- 18 End Credits 2:09
- 19 Roadrunner 6:27
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