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What Happens Next

Gang of Four · 2015

38 min · 10 tracks · punk

A fusion of post-punk rhythms and biting social commentary, echoing their legacy with modern urgency.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • thought-provoking social commentary
  • engaging narrative flow
  • reflective group listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2015, 'What Happens Next' marked Gang of Four's first album in over a decade since 'Content' (2011). The band was undergoing a redefinition phase, with founding member Jon King and new collaborators exploring fresh sounds while retaining the group's signature critique of society.
Stylistic neighbors
Wire· The Fall· Joy Division

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Where the Nightingale Sings 4:03
  • 2 Broken Talk 4:22
  • 3 Isle of Dogs 3:48
  • 4 England’s in My Bones 3:12
  • 5 The Dying Rays 3:30
  • 6 Obey the Ghost 4:37
  • 7 First World Citizen 4:04
  • 8 Stranded 3:37
  • 9 Graven Image 4:05
  • 10 Dead Souls 3:23

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