Album: A Different Kind of Tension by Buzzcocks (1979)
Genre: Pop-Rock | Style: Punk | Mood: Energetic
Format: Album

Description: A Different Kind of Tension is the third studio album by English pop punk band Buzzcocks. It was released in September 1979, through United Artists Records. It charted at number 42 in the United Kingdom and number 163 in the United States.

Artist Background: Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton in 1976, led by singer songwriter guitarist Pete Shelley and singer-songwriter-guitarist Steve Diggle. They are regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement, punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock. They achieved commercial success with singles that fused pop craftsmanship with rapid-fire punk energy. These singles were collected on Singles Going Steady, described by criti... Part of the Bolton, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: The Damned, The Undertones, The Vibrators, Stiff Little Fingers

Music Scene: Part of the Bolton, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Pop-Rock, Punk, Energetic, 1970s, Album

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A Different Kind of Tension is the third studio album by English pop punk band Buzzcocks. It was released in September 1979, through United Artists Records. It charted at number 42 in the United Kingdom and number 163 in the United States.

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