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- 48 Trafalgar St, Brighton, BN1 4ED
- May 25, 2024
- May 24, 2024
The Mekons always subscribed to the "anything goes" rules of Britain's "Class of '77," and Fear and Whiskey is their most famous example: this was the record where they started to...
Sep 20, 2019 · The first ever vinyl reissue of Mekons' classic 1985 "Fear And Whiskey." Includes unlimited streaming of Fear and Whiskey via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Fear and Whiskey is the fourth studio album by English rock band the Mekons. It was released in 1985 and marked a dramatic shift in their sound following a short hiatus. It has been credited as being one of the first alternative country albums, [4] as it blends the band's previously-established punk rock style with a country music sound.
The current lineup has remained intact since the mid ‘80s marked by defining releases The Mekons Rock ‘n’ Roll, Fear and Whiskey, I Love Mekons, and their most recent Ancient & Modern in 2011. Tour Dates
Jul 21, 2014 · It starts with one of the most mysterious opening lines ever recorded, as Tom Greenhalgh sings in “Chivalry,” “ I was out late the other night/ Fear and whiskey kept me going .” But fear of what? The widely accepted interpretation has been fear of war, or, more specifically, fear of living during wartime.
Mar 25, 2015 · Fear, Whiskey and Punk Rock: The Story Behind the Kick-Ass Mekons Doc. A new documentary on the veteran first-wave punk/country band charts a long, strange career. By Eric Hynes. March 25,...
