Album: Power of the Press by Angelic Upstarts (1986)
Genre: Street Punk | Style: Punk
Format: Album

Artist Background: The Angelic Upstarts were formed in South Shields, North-East England in mid 1977. Influenced by bands such as The Clash and The Sex Pistols, they were a meeting of working class ideology and musical aspiration. Mensi was always liable to provoke reaction, his lyrics making much of his working class roots, and lashing out at police and politicians. When they weren't kicking a pigs head around onstage Northumbria's finest were knocking out class songs like their debut Murder of Liddle Towers a... Part of the South Shields, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Street Punk movement. Known for Punk style.

Music Scene: Part of the South Shields, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Street Punk movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Street Punk, Punk, 1980s, Album

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Power of the Press

Angelic Upstarts

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