The Years of the Punks – Essential UK Punk & Oi! Anthems | 2-CD Compilation

• UPC: 9002986464600
• Label: Eurotrend (CD 246.460)
• Release: Austria
• Genre: Punk / Oi!
• Format: 2xCD, Compilation
• Total Duration: [Approx. runtime]

Overview

The Years of the Punks is a raucous 2-CD tribute to the golden era of UK punk and Oi!, featuring legendary bands like Sham 69, Stiff Little Fingers, UK Subs, The Exploited, Anti-Nowhere League, and The Stranglers. This collection blends live tracks, anarchic anthems, and street-punk classics—a must-have for fans of raw, unfiltered rebellion.

Highlights Include:

• Sham 69’s unity anthem "If The Kids Are United"
• The Exploited’s thrashing "Dead Cities"
• The Stranglers’ iconic "No More Heroes"
• Rare live cuts from Stiff Little Fingers and UK Subs

Track Listing

CD 1

1. Sham 69 – If The Kids Are United
2. Stiff Little Fingers – At the Edge (Live)
3. UK Subs – Stranglehold (Live)
4. The Exploited – Dead Cities
5. Anti-Nowhere League – Streets of London
6. Bad Manners – Special Brew
7. The Ruts – Babylon’s Burning
8. King Prawn – Someone to Hate
9. The Lurkers – Ain’t Got a Clue (Live)
10. Captain Sensible – Mr. Brown’s Exploding Wallet
11. Sham 69 – Tattoo
12. The Stranglers – No More Heroes
13. The Gonads – Eat the Rich
14. The Blood – Stark Raving Normal
15. Angelic Upstarts – The Murder of Liddle Towers

CD 2

1. Bad Manners – Can Can
2. The Boys – First Time
3. Cockney Rejects – It Will Only Ever Be
4. Sham 69 – Hersham Boys
5. UK Subs – Warhead
6. The 4-Skins – One Law for Them
7. King Prawn – London Born
8. The Blood – Gestapo Kazi
9. The Exploited – Dogs of War
10. Stiff Little Fingers – Just Fade Away
11. The Stranglers – Valley of the Birds
12. Cock Sparrer – A Price Too High to Pay
13. Blitz – Nation on Fire
14. The Partisans – No U Turns
15. The Business – Suburban Rebels

Interesting Facts

• Live Rarities: Includes explosive live versions from Stiff Little Fingers and UK Subs, capturing punk’s raw energy.
• Oi! Classics: Tracks from Cockney Rejects and The 4-Skins highlight the working-class roots of the movement.
• Cult Bands: Features underground heroes like The Blood and Angelic Upstarts, often overlooked in mainstream compilations.
• Licensed from Eagle Rock: Ensures high-quality audio and official releases.

Publisher & Copyright

Label: Eurotrend
Copyright: © Eurotrend / Licensed from Eagle Rock Entertainment
Made in the EU | LC 10922 | Austro Mechana

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