Punk's Not Dead (The Exploited album)

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Punk's Not Dead
Studio album by The Exploited
Released	1981
Genre	Oi! Hardcore punk
Length	41:45
Label	Secret
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
The Exploited chronology
Punks Not Dead (1981) Troops of Tomorrow (1982)

For the film of the same name see Punk's Not Dead (film).

Punk's Not Dead is the debut album by the punk band The Exploited. It was released in 1981 by Secret Records. The album became the #1 independent album of 1981 in the United Kingdom. The album was a reaction to critics who said the punk genre was dead, and in response to industry trends toward New Wave music and other genres.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Punk's Not Dead" – 1:51
2. "Mucky Pup" – 1:42
3. "Cop Cars" – 1:52
4. "Free Flight" – 3:35
5. "Army Life (Part 2)" – 2:37
6. "Blown to Bits" – 2:40
7. "Sex & Violence" – 5:11
8. "SPG" – 2:07
9. "Royalty" – 2:07
10. "Dole Q" – 1:51
11. "Exploited Barmy Army" – 2:28
12. "Ripper" – 2:03
13. "Out of Control" – 2:52
14. "Son of a Copper" – 2:39
15. "I Believe in Anarchy" – 2:03
16. "Dogs of War" – 1:43
17. "What You Gonna Do" – 2:18

All songs written by The Exploited except 'Mucky Pup' (by Puncture).

[edit] Personnel

• Wattie Buchan - Vocals
• Big John Duncan - Guitar, Vocals
• Gary McCormack - Bass guitar, Vocals
• Dru Stix - Drums
• Carole & Navi - Backing Vocals
• Produced by Dave Leaper and The Exploited

[edit] References

Cogan, Brian. Encyclopedia of Punk Music and Culture. Greenwood Press, Westport, CN, 2006, pg 170-171.