Bang Bang Rock & Roll

Rock · 2005 · 12 tracks

Bang Bang Rock & Roll

May 23, 2005 · Alcopop! Records

A high-energy celebration of amateurism and the sheer joy of being a music fan.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks

01

Formed a Band

2:59

02

My Little Brother

2:23

03

Emily Kane

2:42

04

Rusted Guns of Milan

3:46

05

Modern Art

2:24

06

Good Weekend

2:50

07

Bang Bang Rock & Roll

2:15

08

Fight!

2:37

09

Moving to L.A.

3:29

10

Bad Weekend

3:04

11

Stand Down

2:52

12

18,000 Lira

1:14

Moments Worth Listening For

The meta-proclamation of 'Yes, this is my singing voice' during the opening track's climax.

The frantic, repetitive chant of 'Modern Art!' that mimics the sensory overload of a gallery visit.

The sudden, jarring transition into the 'White Light! White Heat!' refrain during the title track.

Reviews

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Where This Album Departs

How does Bang Bang Rock & Roll sound next to the rest of Art Brut's catalogue?

Stripped Back+1.8σ

The production is pushed notably harder into stripped back than this artist usually allows.

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