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Hace 4 días · The layers of Somerville’s psyche are peeled back before reaching their climax on ‘Smalltown Boy’. Peaking at number three in the UK, and Top 10 internationally, this is Bronski Beat’s defining tune. Semi-autobiographical, the track deals with themes of rejection and social isolation.
Hace 2 días · "Smalltown Boy" features "ominous" discordant notes, an "electro-pop pulse", and falsetto vocals. According to the Bronski Beat member Larry Steinbachek, it emerged from an attempt to cover the 1977 Sex Pistols song "Pretty Vacant" using an octave pattern sequenced on a Roland MC-202 synthesiser.. The lyrics describe a young gay man who is bullied and decides to leave home.
Hace 4 días · One of the most striking (and oft-reissued) albums in U.K. '80s pop gets its biggest look this fall, with a new box set edition of Bronski Beat's The Age of Consent.
Hace 4 días · It feels very apt to revisit Bronski Beat’s debut album, The Age of Consent. The record, released in 1984, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Lead single ‘Smalltown Boy’ is also having...
Hace 4 días · Bronski Beat formed in 1983 and jumped out of the gate with a single and a best-selling album worldwide (just not in finicky US). The single “Smalltown Boy” was followed by three more singles from The Age Of Consent album. Unfortunately, the band was short-lived releasing only two peak albums before dissolving.
Hace 1 día · For Skin, the lead vocalist of Skunk Anansie, Bronski Beat’s song “Smalltown Boy” was instrumental in personal growth. Coming from a conservative Jamaican background in Brixton, the haunting sound and poignant lyrics of the song carved a path for queer young people like her to find their identity.
Hace 2 días · Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Arnaud Rebotini Remix) Mr. fingers - What about this love? Elton John, Olly Alexander - It's a sin. Joy Division - Love will tear us apart. Pet Shop Boys - Always on ...
