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Who Killed Joe Public

Sham 69 · 2010

41 min · 11 tracks · punk

A raw and defiant punk anthem that channels social disillusionment through aggressive riffs and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady anthems for group energy
  • defiant spirit for social commentary
  • raw intensity for cathartic release
  • short bursts of rebellious energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished, mainstream production
  • seek intricate musical subtleties

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Who Killed Joe Public' marked Sham 69's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album in 1998. At this point, the band was navigating the legacy of their late 1970s punk roots while attempting to resonate with a new generation of listeners amid a changing music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
The Clash· Buzzcocks· Stiff Little Fingers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shout 3:26
  • 2 The Verdict Is Vengeance 3:37
  • 3 Skin and Bone 3:50
  • 4 Then There Were None 3:27
  • 5 Hall of Fame 4:18
  • 6 Little Lady 2:49
  • 7 The Last Gang in London 6:40
  • 8 Who Killed Public Joe 4:05
  • 9 What You Gonna Do 2:41
  • 10 The Public Enemy 3:50
  • 11 Army of Tomorrow 3:14

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