A Different Kind of Tension
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| Studio album by Buzzcocks | ||||
| Released | September 1979 | |||
| Recorded | 1979, Eden Studios, London, England | |||
| Genre | Pop punk | |||
| Length | 40:04 | |||
| Label | United Artists (UK), I. R. S. (US) | |||
| Producer | Martin Rushent | |||
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A Different Kind of Tension is the third studio album by English punk rock band Buzzcocks. It was released in September 1979. It charted at No. 42 in the United Kingdom[1] and No. 163 in the United States.[2]
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[edit] Album cover
The sleeve features a photograph of the band taken on Westminster Bridge amongst a montage of triangles. This continued the artistic theme established by Malcolm Garrett on the covers of Another Music in a Different Kitchen (squares) and Love Bites (circles).
[edit] Track listing
All songs written and composed by Pete Shelley, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Paradise" | 2:23 | |
| 2. | "Sitting Around at Home" | Steve Diggle | 2:38 |
| 3. | "You Say You Don't Love Me" | 2:55 | |
| 4. | "You Know You Can't Help It" | Diggle | 2:22 |
| 5. | "Mad Mad Judy" | Diggle | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Raison D'etre" | 3:32 | |
| 7. | "I Don't Know What to Do with My Life" | 2:43 | |
| 8. | "Money" | 2:45 | |
| 9. | "Hollow Inside" | 4:46 | |
| 10. | "A Different Kind of Tension" | 4:39 | |
| 11. | "I Believe" | 7:09 | |
| 12. | "Radio Nine" | 0:41 |
[edit] Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| Robert Christgau | B+[4] |
| Punknews.org | [5] |
| Rolling Stone | mixed (1980)[6] (2010)[7] |
| Treble | (very favorable)[8] |
| Uncut | [9] |
Treble called the album "their most advanced and forward thinking album to date, a fitting conclusion to their fantastic first trio of albums."[8] In their review of the reissues of the band's first three albums, Rolling Stone called A Different Kind of Tension "the best of these three".[7]
[edit] Personnel
- Pete Shelley – guitar, vocals, keyboards
- Steve Diggle – guitar, vocals
- Steve Garvey – bass guitar
- John Maher – drums
[edit] References
- ^ "Buzzcocks". Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=2903. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ^ "Buzzcocks". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/buzzcocks-p3809/charts-awards. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ^ Ned Raggett. "A Different Kind of Tension". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r561586. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ^ Robert Christgau. "Buzzcocks". robertchristgau.com. http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=buzzcocks. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ^ "Buzzcocks". Punknews.org. 25 September 2005. http://www.punknews.org/review/4433. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
- ^ Mikal Gilmore (29 May 1980). "Buzzcocks". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/a-different-kind-of-tension-19800529. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
- ^ a b Jon Dolan (11 May 2010). "The Buzzcocks". rollingstone.com. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/a-different-kind-of-tension-reissue-20100511. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
- ^ a b 2 October 2010. "Buzzcocks". http://treblezine.com/reviews/3376-Buzzcocks_A_Different_Kind_of_Tension__Deluxe_reissue_.html. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
- ^ David Cavanagh. "Album Reissues: The Buzzcocks - Another Music In A Different Kitchen". Uncut.co.uk. http://www.uncut.co.uk/buzzcocks/album-reissues-the-buzzcocks-another-music-in-a-different-kitchen-review. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
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