Tony Thorpe Presents: Post-Punk Theory - AlphaVarious Artists

• – 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.