A Rebellious Noise

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An American's odyssey through the glorious era of British pub rock, punk, and new wave
May 12 • 
Chris Carnage
How a Philly soul bass line inspired Nick Lowe's biggest U.S. hit
The groove connection between 'Cruel to Be Kind' and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Dec 10 • 
Chris Carnage
The singer hated this song and fought its release as a single. It became a huge global hit
Philip Oakey knew crap music when he heard it, even when he had a hand in its creation.
Dec 4 • 
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How Joe Strummer doomed his own original song on the U.K. singles chart
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Two bands, two classic songs, one soulful voice
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How a Philly soul bass line inspired Nick Lowe's biggest U.S. hit
Dec 10 • Chris Carnage
British punk and new wave songs from the '70s and early '80s with the most streams on Spotify
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The Sex Pistols song that shocked a nation
May 27 • Chris Carnage
The singer hated this song and fought its release as a single. It became a huge global hit
Dec 4 • Chris Carnage
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