Album: Five Years of Brutalism by IDLES (2022)
Genre: hardcore punk
Record Label: Partisan Records
Format: CD

Artist Background: IDLES are a powerhouse in the punk rock scene, hailing from Bristol, UK. Known for their intense energy and raw lyrical honesty, they bring a refreshing twist to punk music, blending elements of post-punk and art rock. Since forming in 2009, IDLES have consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre with their confrontational sound and politically charged lyrics. Their music is a cathartic exploration of societal issues, personal grief, and a defiant rejection of the traditional punk ethos. S... Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: shame, Fontaines D.C., Heavy Lungs, Viagra Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: hardcore punk, 2020s, CD, Partisan Records


Album: A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live at Le Bataclan by IDLES (2019)
Format: Live

Artist Background: IDLES are a powerhouse in the punk rock scene, hailing from Bristol, UK. Known for their intense energy and raw lyrical honesty, they bring a refreshing twist to punk music, blending elements of post-punk and art rock. Since forming in 2009, IDLES have consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre with their confrontational sound and politically charged lyrics. Their music is a cathartic exploration of societal issues, personal grief, and a defiant rejection of the traditional punk ethos. S... Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: shame, Fontaines D.C., Heavy Lungs, Viagra Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: 2010s, Live


Album: Meat EP / Meta EP by IDLES (2019)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: IDLES are a powerhouse in the punk rock scene, hailing from Bristol, UK. Known for their intense energy and raw lyrical honesty, they bring a refreshing twist to punk music, blending elements of post-punk and art rock. Since forming in 2009, IDLES have consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre with their confrontational sound and politically charged lyrics. Their music is a cathartic exploration of societal issues, personal grief, and a defiant rejection of the traditional punk ethos. S... Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: shame, Fontaines D.C., Heavy Lungs, Viagra Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: 2010s, Compilation


Album: Joy as an Act of Resistance. by IDLES (2018)
Format: Album

Artist Background: IDLES are a powerhouse in the punk rock scene, hailing from Bristol, UK. Known for their intense energy and raw lyrical honesty, they bring a refreshing twist to punk music, blending elements of post-punk and art rock. Since forming in 2009, IDLES have consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre with their confrontational sound and politically charged lyrics. Their music is a cathartic exploration of societal issues, personal grief, and a defiant rejection of the traditional punk ethos. S... Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: shame, Fontaines D.C., Heavy Lungs, Viagra Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: 2010s, Album


Album: Brutalism by IDLES (2017)
Genre: Punk Rock | Mood: Confrontational
Record Label: Partisan Records
Format: Album

Description: Brutalism is the first album by Bristol band Idles, released in March 2017.

Background and recording
The band started recording the album in 2015. Singer Joseph Talbot's mother (who is pictured on the album cover along with a sculpture by Talbot and his father) died during the recording of the album after a long illness, and his time caring for her, and her death, had a major impact on the album, with Talbot later stating "She was that album. That's why she was on the cover." Talbot added lyrics after the music had been written by the rest of the band. He stated the songs on the album are "to do with the roles of women in my life. It's also to do with the role my mum played pre and postmortem and also about progression and grief as a theme and eventual rebuilding". The band recorded the album largely live in the studio, with each song recorded three times at most in order to keep a raw and urgent feel to them. It was produced by Space.

"Stendhal Syndrome", which ironically mocked lowbrow art critics, was made available for download before the album's release, as were three tracks from the album that were later released as physical singles; "Mother", which dealt with "impotent male rage" and Talbot's feminism, "Divide & Conquer", about the state of the NHS, and "Well Done", which dealt with the class system.

A limited edition of 100 LPs were released in October 2017 with Talbot's mother's ashes pressed into the vinyl.

Artist Background: IDLES are a powerhouse in the punk rock scene, hailing from Bristol, UK. Known for their intense energy and raw lyrical honesty, they bring a refreshing twist to punk music, blending elements of post-punk and art rock. Since forming in 2009, IDLES have consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre with their confrontational sound and politically charged lyrics. Their music is a cathartic exploration of societal issues, personal grief, and a defiant rejection of the traditional punk ethos. S... Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: shame, Fontaines D.C., Heavy Lungs, Viagra Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Punk Rock, Confrontational, 2010s, Album, Partisan Records


Brutalism is the first album by Bristol band Idles, released in March 2017.

Background and recording
The band started recording the album in 2015. Singer Joseph Talbot's mother (who is pictured on the album cover along with a sculpture by Talbot and his father) died during the recording of the album after a long illness, and his time caring for her, and her death, had a major impact on the album, with Talbot later stating "She was that album. That's why she was on the cover." Talbot added lyrics after the music had been written by the rest of the band. He stated the songs on the album are "to do with the roles of women in my life. It's also to do with the role my mum played pre and postmortem and also about progression and grief as a theme and eventual rebuilding". The band recorded the album largely live in the studio, with each song recorded three times at most in order to keep a raw and urgent feel to them. It was produced by Space.

"Stendhal Syndrome", which ironically mocked lowbrow art critics, was made available for download before the album's release, as were three tracks from the album that were later released as physical singles; "Mother", which dealt with "impotent male rage" and Talbot's feminism, "Divide & Conquer", about the state of the NHS, and "Well Done", which dealt with the class system.

A limited edition of 100 LPs were released in October 2017 with Talbot's mother's ashes pressed into the vinyl.

Album: CRAWLER by IDLES (2021)
Format: Album

Artist Background: IDLES are a powerhouse in the punk rock scene, hailing from Bristol, UK. Known for their intense energy and raw lyrical honesty, they bring a refreshing twist to punk music, blending elements of post-punk and art rock. Since forming in 2009, IDLES have consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre with their confrontational sound and politically charged lyrics. Their music is a cathartic exploration of societal issues, personal grief, and a defiant rejection of the traditional punk ethos. S... Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: shame, Fontaines D.C., Heavy Lungs, Viagra Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: Ultra Mono by IDLES (2020)
Format: Album

Artist Background: IDLES are a powerhouse in the punk rock scene, hailing from Bristol, UK. Known for their intense energy and raw lyrical honesty, they bring a refreshing twist to punk music, blending elements of post-punk and art rock. Since forming in 2009, IDLES have consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre with their confrontational sound and politically charged lyrics. Their music is a cathartic exploration of societal issues, personal grief, and a defiant rejection of the traditional punk ethos. S... Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: shame, Fontaines D.C., Heavy Lungs, Viagra Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: IDLES - Live at Ramsgate Music Hall by IDLES (2020)
Format: Live

Artist Background: IDLES are a powerhouse in the punk rock scene, hailing from Bristol, UK. Known for their intense energy and raw lyrical honesty, they bring a refreshing twist to punk music, blending elements of post-punk and art rock. Since forming in 2009, IDLES have consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre with their confrontational sound and politically charged lyrics. Their music is a cathartic exploration of societal issues, personal grief, and a defiant rejection of the traditional punk ethos. S... Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: shame, Fontaines D.C., Heavy Lungs, Viagra Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: 2020s, Live


Album: TANGK by IDLES (2024)
Format: Album

Artist Background: IDLES are a powerhouse in the punk rock scene, hailing from Bristol, UK. Known for their intense energy and raw lyrical honesty, they bring a refreshing twist to punk music, blending elements of post-punk and art rock. Since forming in 2009, IDLES have consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre with their confrontational sound and politically charged lyrics. Their music is a cathartic exploration of societal issues, personal grief, and a defiant rejection of the traditional punk ethos. S... Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: shame, Fontaines D.C., Heavy Lungs, Viagra Boys

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


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Meat EP / Meta EP

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