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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Bitter Sweet | |||
| 2. Betcha | |||
| 3. Tension | |||
| 4. Great Expectations | |||
| 5. Waiting | |||
| 6. Christian Militia | |||
| 7. Notice Me | |||
| 8. Small Town England | |||
| 9. A Liberal Education | |||
| 10. Vengeance | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Great Expectations | |||
| 2. I Wish | |||
| 3. Notice Me | |||
| 4. Liberal Education | |||
| 5. Small Town England | |||
| 6. Spirit Of The Falklands | |||
| 7. Christian Militia | |||
| 8. Running The Rain | |||
| 9. The Cause | |||
| 10. Drag It Down | |||
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
what a great 2dsc cd, a well thought-out track list that sums up the energy and feeling that is NMA. The first cd sent me straight back to the 80's with some of the best tracks NMA have ever done, the music and lyrics are just as eleent today as the were when the tracks were first recorded.
The second cd contans radio sessions tracks from 1983-1984, this is how NMA should be heard live. the only dowside is that some tracks are repeated on the second cd, but this is a minor concern.
Old NMA fan in the midlands.
The second cd contans radio sessions tracks from 1983-1984, this is how NMA should be heard live. the only dowside is that some tracks are repeated on the second cd, but this is a minor concern.
Old NMA fan in the midlands.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By E. v. Hoof
Format:Audio CD
Small Town England features 2 cd's. The 'First' is a retrospective one with songs dating from New Model Army's pre-'No rest' days. The second album is the set they played for the BBC. The sound is crisp, the quality of both recordings is very good.
All of the tracks are from the early 80's. If features the classic and driven 'Vengeance', but in fact all the songs remain powerful, both lyrically and rhythmically, and easily stand the test of time. Eventhough some songs have been outdated (like 'Spirit of the Falklands' and '1984') these songs paint a vivid picture of the 80's. On the other hand, these songs (alongside 'Small Town England' of course), show us that the world hasn't changed much. Also the social and critically involved side of NMA is portrayed beautifully by songs like the before mentioned, as well as 'Great Expectations' and 'Cristian Militia'.
Eventhough this album has a more 'punk' feel than their later albums, the diversity of the songs (both lyrically and technically) would make the claim that this is a punk album pure nonsense. If you really want to stick a label on it, it is an indie album which flirts with new wave and which thrives on strong drums and bass lines.
Eventhough, not their best album, it is still a solid and strong album and a testimonial of a decade. Recommended for all those who like 80's new wave, NMA, or indie rock.
All of the tracks are from the early 80's. If features the classic and driven 'Vengeance', but in fact all the songs remain powerful, both lyrically and rhythmically, and easily stand the test of time. Eventhough some songs have been outdated (like 'Spirit of the Falklands' and '1984') these songs paint a vivid picture of the 80's. On the other hand, these songs (alongside 'Small Town England' of course), show us that the world hasn't changed much. Also the social and critically involved side of NMA is portrayed beautifully by songs like the before mentioned, as well as 'Great Expectations' and 'Cristian Militia'.
Eventhough this album has a more 'punk' feel than their later albums, the diversity of the songs (both lyrically and technically) would make the claim that this is a punk album pure nonsense. If you really want to stick a label on it, it is an indie album which flirts with new wave and which thrives on strong drums and bass lines.
Eventhough, not their best album, it is still a solid and strong album and a testimonial of a decade. Recommended for all those who like 80's new wave, NMA, or indie rock.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Nice introduction to NMA
22 Jun 2000
By Anibal Sousa
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
You are getting 28 songs from the beginning of the NMA career, when they were considered a "punk" band and a trio, with Stuart Morrow as bass player (you have to listen to the power he would give to some songs). You can find some of the songs in other albums, but the selection in this one is pretty extensive and selective. It is really worthy the money, especially for a double CD.
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