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    Tony Thorpe Presents: Post-Punk Theory - AlphaVarious Artists

    Musique Pour La Danse
    • – Basement 5 - Silicon Chip
    • – Disconnection - Bali Ha'i (US Discomix)
    • – A Certain Ratio - Shack Up
    • – 23 Skidoo - Language
    • – PIL - Home Is Where The Heart Is
    • – Mark Stewart And The Maffia - Jerusalem
    • – The Unknown Cases - Masimbabele (The Original Version)
    • – Allez Allez - She's Stirring Up (Dub)
    • – Animal Magic - Standard Man
    • – Lifetones - Distance No Object
    • – Snakefinger - I Gave Myself To You
    • – Startled Insects - Overzoom
    • – Maximum Joy - Silent Street / Silent Dub
    • – African Head Charge - Throw It Away
    • – EP-4 - Tide Gauge
    • – 400 Blows - Declaration Of Intent
    • 1. Basement 5 - Silicon Chip
    • 2. Disconnection - Bali Ha'i (US Discomix)
    • 3. A Certain Ratio - Shack Up
    • 4. 23 Skidoo - Language
    • 5. PIL - Home Is Where The Heart Is
    • 6. Mark Stewart And The Maffia - Jerusalem
    • 7. The Unknown Cases - Masimbabele (The Original Version)
    • 8. Allez Allez - She's Stirring Up (Dub)
    • 9. Animal Magic - Standard Man
    • 10. Lifetones - Distance No Object
    • 11. Snakefinger - I Gave Myself To You
    • 12. Startled Insects - Overzoom
    • 13. Maximum Joy - Silent Street / Silent Dub
    • 14. African Head Charge - Throw It Away
    • 15. EP-4 - Tide Gauge
    • 16. 400 Blows - Declaration Of Intent

    Defining post-punk is no easy task. While punk was defined by a raw, rebellious simplicity, post-punk (1978 - 1986) expanded into a diverse array of sounds and ideas. It maintained punk's independent spirit but embraced experimentation, incorporating influences from various musical and cultural traditions, resulting in a movement far more eclectic and fragmented than its predecessor.

    At its core, post-punk broke away from traditional rock structures, blending genres like industrial, goth, and punk-funk with emerging dance music cultures. This era's spirit of innovation and defiance against musical norms continues to inspire, making post-punk a pivotal moment in music history that defies easy categorization.

    Growing up in a vibrant musical environment in South London, Thorpe was deeply influenced by the eclectic sounds around him, from jazz-funk to Brit-Funk, and later, the post-punk records he discovered. As Thorpe recalls, "Post-punk was a mishmash of different cultures and ideas. Out of post-punk came dance music culture. That period was the most creative time because the culture was in its experimental phase."

    This compilation captures that innovative spirit, offering a glimpse into the era that shaped Thorpe's musical journey.

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