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- Summary: The second full-length release from British punk band Buzzcocks is said to have Motown influences.
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- Record Label: Cherry Red
- Genre(s): Rock, Punk, Pop/Rock
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Classic Rock MagazineFeb 9, 2026Diggle has done his old friend proud with the Buzzcocks' new normal. [Mar 2026, p.81]
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Jan 30, 2026This album embodies the 1976 punk sound 50 years on and despite the years, Buzzcocks are still as strong as ever and I can’t wait to hear what they have next in their new era.
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Jan 30, 2026The Buzzcocks are back. Pete Shelley is, sadly, no more but Steve Diggle does a rip-roaring job in reinventing the band, even if we miss the nasal vocals. [Feb 2026, p.101]
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Jan 30, 2026While there are moments when you pine for Pete Shelley’s distinctive whine, subtle wordplay and clever vocal melodies – for variety’s sake but also straightforward nostalgia – Steve Diggle is clearly committed to maintaining the Buzzcocks’ story and pushing forward into the band’s 50th year. [Feb 2026, p.32]
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MojoJan 30, 2026The cumulative result begs a position beyond the band's canon, in an intriguing mini universe of its own. [Mar 2026, p.80]
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Feb 2, 2026It's all fine and good, but it lacks the excitement of the Buzzcocks' salad days.