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Anarchy

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This was the first Chumbawamba release I ever bought, and it was a lovely one to start with! I reccommend this CD to punk rockers for quiet evenings; re-read the Haymarket Tradgedy and put track 1-Give the Anarchist a Cigarette-on repeat. This CD is so valuable because most punk, and political music in general, is focused on one aspect of activism: the exultation of the fight. "Anarchy" records the quieter moments: the ache of being too late, the euphoria of finding yourself in a movement, compassion and humor and triviality that are less dramatic but more true. The last track, "rage", is a beautiful snip of Thomas' poem (Do not go Gentle) transformed into a tiny cry for AIDS victems. It has its moments of ruthlessness too, though!-I have dedicated #11 "Mouthful of Shit" to ALL of my ex-boyfriends. Oh, buy it!

WOW!!! Having loved Tubhumper, I bought this album and Uneasy Listening. Both are sensational! Timebomb is so beautiful to the ears yet matches the toughest political statement ever made by Midnight Oil. Homophobia should be required listening in every high school. Chumbawamba combines the musical genius of Danny Elfman with social commentary as radical as that originally preached by Jesus of Nazareth. The most thought-provoking pop music ever written, but presented in such a delightfully pleasant way that you don't notice at first the significance of what is being sung.

the Anarchy sessions from Chumbawamba is loaded with an album full of shouting danceable tracks that always leave you wanting to dance more...and they do! each song carries a strong lyrical ballad and the in-between loops are exciting and never dull, you'll never get tired of listening to Anarchy. this album is highly recommended.

Thanks for the fast, excellent service. I used to have this CD a long time ago but don't know where it went. I am happy to be able to replace it.

i loved this whole album, along with chumbawamba's other great works, this fit in quite nicely. the songs are sharp and bold, so much so that you can dance to!

Arrived before expected arrival date and in great condition - the Jewel case wasn't even cracked!

After a prolonged weekend with 7 friends listening to Anarchy for the first time in 1994, we all became hooked on the music. Most of the songs in Anarchy are at least as good, if not better, than Tubthumper, the single. Forget the politics - the beats and melodies in Anarchy are captivating and addictive. The lyrics are clever, humourous and meaningful, but this does not detract from the pleasure of listening to such a great album. I have been searching for a copy of this CD for over two years now, and I wouldn't be surprised if it showed up everywhere pretty soon. Be warned: you will get hooked.

The album Tubthumper was made to show how easy it is for a band to make a pop album. Especially a band like chumbawumba! They made the album on purpose, actually I think it was in the CD insert for this album were they talk about it....

Awesome CD that has allot of good political statements and was released back when chumbawumba used to give a @$%^ about other things besides their pockets,the song about homophobia is awesome, and mouthfull of &*&% is dedicated to people like Neol Gallahen of Oasis who preach anti authirtatianism but hob-knob with the parliament, funny chumbawumba has joined his ranks, On a side note Lou is the ex singer of D.I.R.T., you should definatly pick up this (and the english rebel songs CD) but i would advise at a local record shop and on vinyl before you get a cd from here. Peace//Love//Anarchy//Equality