VA - Moving Away from the Pulsebeat, Post-Punk Britain 1977-1981 (5 x CDs)

POST PUNK BRITAIN

VA - Moving Away from the Pulsebeat, Post-Punk Britain 1977-1981 (5 x CDs)

The “VA - Moving Away from the Pulsebeat, Post-Punk Britain 1977-1981” box set is an extraordinary anthology that embodies the dynamic and transformative period of post-punk music in Britain. Launched by Cherry Red, this assortment is a tribute to the creative outburst that took place in the late 70s and early 80s, an era marked by a drastic transformation in musical creativity and societal norms.

This collection consists of five CDs, each filled with tracks that encapsulate the spirit of the post-punk era. With an impressive total of 105 tracks, the box set offers a thorough exploration of the sounds and feelings of that time. It showcases a wide array of artists, from renowned bands like The Soft Boys, Ultravox, and Buzzcocks, to lesser-known treasures such as Métal Urbain and Swell Maps. Each artist adds their distinctive touch to the post-punk story, resulting in a rich mosaic of sound that is diverse yet unified.

A distinguishing feature of this box set is its careful curation. The tracks are organized chronologically, giving listeners a sense of the progression and evolution of the genre. This deliberate arrangement allows one to recognize the subtle changes and shifts in the post-punk scene, from its raw inception to its eventual development into a complex genre.

This box set is a historical record. It includes comprehensive biographies of each band, sleeve images, release details, and an introductory essay by Mark Paytress. These components offer valuable context, enriching the listening experience by providing insights into the cultural and social environment in which this music was born.

“VA - Moving Away from the Pulsebeat, Post-Punk Britain 1977-1981” is not just a box set; it’s a gateway to the past. It takes listeners back to a crucial point in music history, allowing them to relive the post-punk era in all its raw and rebellious splendor. Whether you’re a seasoned fan, a collector, or a newcomer, this box set provides a captivating and immersive journey through post-punk Britain.

“VA - Moving Away from the Pulsebeat, Post-Punk Britain 1977-1981 [2024]” stands as a powerful symbol of music’s ability to express and drive transformation. It serves as a reminder of a time when artists dared to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and ultimately, break away from the mainstream beat. This box set is not just a compilation of music; it’s a historical artifact, a narrative of a movement, and a celebration of creativity and defiance. It’s an essential acquisition for any music lover. (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Soft Boys - Wading Through A Ventilator 3:22

02 Ultravox - Hiroshima Mon Amour 5:15

03 Metal Urbain - Paris Maquis 3:09

04 Swell Maps - Black Velvet 1:57

05 Buzzcocks - Moving Away From The Pulsebeat 5:41

06 Subway Sect - Dontsplitit 4:35

07 2.3 - All Time Low 2:56

08 Lines - White Night 3:26

09 Siouxsie & The Banshees - Voices 5:38

10 Gang Of Four - Armalite Rifle 3:04

11 Penetration - Movement 3:23

12 XTC - Crowded Room 2:53

13 Pragvec - Existential 2:32

14 Alternative Tv - Life 2:07

15 Magazine - Give Me Everything 4:24

16 O Level - Everybody's On Revolver Tonight 2:16

17 Tubeway Army - Listen To The Sirens 3:07

18 Crazies - Strontium 3:53

19 Spizzoil - Red And Black 3:52

20 Teardrop Explodes - Camera Camera 2:39

21 Glaxo Babies - Stay Awake 5:01

22 Stiff Little Fingers - Closed Groove 4:20

CD02

01 Pop Group - She Is Beyond Good And Evil 3:25

02 Scars - Adult/Ery 3:07

03 Raincoats - Adventures Close To Home 1:54

04 Outsiders - Touch And Go 3:40

05 Essential Logic - Wake Up 2:32

06 Joy Division - Disorder 3:29

07 Cult Figures - Playing With Toys 3:41

08 Toyah - Neon Womb 4:26

09 Disco Zombies - Greenland 3:48

10 Au Pairs - Kerb Crawler 2:46

11 Revillos - The Fiend 2:01

12 Slits - Ping Pong Affair 4:16

13 Helsinki 5 Below - Jennifer Darling 3:46

14 Ruts - S.U.S. 3:51

15 Passage - Time Delay 3:31

16 Lene Lovich - Bird Song 4:29

17 Apartment - The Alternative 3:17

18 Associates - Mona Property Girl 3:24

19 Art Attacks - Rat City 5:39

20 Human League - The Path Of Least Resistance 3:31

21 Essential Bop - Chronicle 3:17

22 Killing Joke - Nervous System 4:19

CD03

01 Pil - Poptones 7:49

02 Scritti Politti - Hegemony 2:06

03 Adam & The Ants - Tabletalk 5:34

04 John Cooper Clarke And The Invisible Girls - Sleepwalk 4:33

05 Electric Chairs - J'attends Les Marines 3:55

06 Fall - Fiery Jack 4:45

07 Insex - Inner Sanction 3:34

08 Psychedelic Furs - Sister Europe 5:39

09 Flying Lizards - Her Story 4:44

10 Again Again - Co-Optimist 2:49

11 Expelaires - Kicks 3:09

12 Cure - A Forest 4:44

13 Flowers - The Ballad Of Miss Demeanour 3:06

14 Occult Chemistry - Water 1:33

15 The The - Black And White 3:24

16 Cravats - Who's In Here With Me? 5:20

17 Artery - Unbalanced 2:44

18 Echo & The Bunnymen - The Puppet 3:08

19 Diagram Brothers - There Is No Shower 2:21

CD04

01 Jam - Scrape Away 4:00

02 Throbbing Gristle - Something Came Over Me 7:49

03 Furniture - Shaking Story 2:30

04 Mystere Five's - The Heart Rules The Head 3:56

05 Theatre Of Hate - Original Sin 3:33

06 Girls At Our Best! - It's Fashion 2:24

07 Boots For Dancing - Hesitate 3:48

08 Sisters Of Mercy - Watch 3:12

09 Restricted Code - First Night On 3:06

10 Normil Hawaiians - The Beat Goes On 2:57

11 Modern Eon - Waiting For The Cavalry 3:12

12 Ski Patrol - Agent Orange 4:18

13 Dead Or Alive - I'm Falling 4:34

14 In Camera - Fragments Of Fear 4:26

15 Avant Gardeners - Where Are My Hormones 3:35

16 Blah Blah Blah - Central Park 3:55

17 Virgin Prunes - Twenty Tens (I've Been Smoking All Night Long) 2:27

18 New Order - In A Lonely Place 6:17

19 Second Layer - Underneath The Glass 6:38

CD05

01 Clash - The Magnificent Seven 4:30

02 Robert Wyatt - Born Again Cretin 3:10

03 Bow Wow Wow - C30 C60 C90 Go 3:02

04 Young Marble Giants - Click Talk 2:42

05 Nightingales - Seconds 2:48

06 23 Skidoo - Another Babys Face 4:43

07 Birthday Party - Dull Day 3:05

08 Josef K - Pictures 2:17

09 Undertones - You're Welcome 2:45

10 Fire Engines - Meat Whiplash 3:22

11 Jah Wobble - Nocturnal (Edit) 4:10

12 Dislocation Dance - So Much Fault 1:42

13 Five Or Six - Building Kind 2:25

14 Ludus - Mother's Hour 2:05

15 Section 25 - Je Veux Ton Amour 5:18

16 Sad Lovers And Giants - Colourless Dream 4:46

17 Rip Rig And Panic - Go, Go, Go! (This Is It) 2:18

18 Reflections - Tightrope Walker 3:17

19 Club Tango - Ftn 3:47

20 Outcasts - Programme Love 3:15

21 Higsons - It Goes Waap! 3:48

22 Kan Kan - Changing Trains 4:31

23 Membranes - All Roads Lead To Norway 1:39

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