Formed in a squat in Leeds, England in 1982, the media-proclaimed “anarchist pop group” Chumbawamba has been anything but a typical “pop group.” They’ve been criss-crossing genres and raising hell via their benefit shows, topical lyrics, and general activist ways in a most “unpop” manner for over 20 years. Never mind their improbable fame that came about from their international hit “Tubthumping” in 1997… Whether they are in electric or acoustic form, this group remains true to their beliefs and still graces their audience with their righteous message, all intertwined in those instantly familiar Chumbawamba four-part harmonies and catchy choruses.
Chumbawamba English Rebel Songs T-Shirt
Description
PM’s re-release of English Rebel Songs has been a treat for American fans, just like this American made black T shirt with the stylish graphic in white on the front, and the ‘classic’ Eric Drooker logo in white and red on the back.
Union made shirt.
Get On With It: Live (CD)
SKU: 9781604860016
Artist: Chumbawamba
Publisher: PM Press / Trade Root
ISBN: 9781604860016
Published: 2/2008
UPC: 877746000522
Size: 5.5 x 5.5
Length: 53 Minutes
Subjects: Music, Folk
About
Anyone who’s been to a Chumbawamba show recently will testify to the importance and relevance of releasing this live album. The band engages and plays off the audience by approaching radical music from a warm and communal standpoint. Aware that so many bands just get on stage and play, refusing to interact with the audience, Chumbawamba are determined to make gigs inclusive, not alienating. People at gigs asked if they could buy the album that sounded most like tonight, and the band felt that none of their albums caught the show as it stands today. Get On With It: Live is pop, folk, a capella, politics, humor, four-part harmony and five-part anger. It’s sing-alongs and hymns, throwaways and big choruses, old favorites, covers and unreleased songs, including two tracks only available on this North American release.
Chumbawamba Get On With It T-Shirt
Description
PM’s North American release of Get On With It has been a treat for American fans, just like this American made green T shirt with the stylish graphic in black and white on the front, and the ‘classic’ Eric Drooker logo in white and red on the back.
English Rebel Songs 1381-1984 (CD)
SKU: 9781604860009
Artist: Chumbawamba
Publisher: PM Press/Trade Root
ISBN: 9781604860009
UPC: 877746000423
Published: 2/2008
Format: Music CD
Length: 42 Minutes
Size: 5.5 x 5.5
Subjects: Music, Folk
About
English Rebel Songs 1381-1984 is Chumbawamba’s homage to the men and women who never had obituaries in the broadsheets; those who never received titles or appeared in as an entry in “Who’s Who.” This is an album that conjures up the tragedies and triumphs of the people who shaped England: its citizens. This album was originally recorded in 1988 when Chumbawamba was determined to stir up a rout in the tiny anarcho-punk community by swapping guitars and drums for a cappella singing. The songs were discovered in songbooks, in folk clubs and on cassette tapes, chopped and changed and bludgeoned into shape with utmost respect for the original tunes. Fierce, sweet and powerful, English Rebel Songs 1381-1984 contains ballads not included on the original album. It’s guaranteed to sway the listener, break hearts and encourage hope… just as those who inspired the songs by changing history.
The Boy Bands Have Won (CD)
SKU: 9781604860276
Artist: Chumbawamba
Publisher: PM Press/Trade Root
ISBN: 9781604860276
Published: 6/2008
UPC: 877746000621
Format: Audio CD
Length: 49 Minutes
Size: 5.5 x 5.5
Subjects: Music, Folk
About
Chumbawamba are back, armed with acoustic guitars, accordion and trumpet, five-part harmonies, a bucketful of attitude and a new 25-track album.
Chumbawamba began with a mission to be interesting and arresting, to be literate and understanding. The new album is a collection of such ideas; some are just passing thoughts, others are fully-formed songs. The album is gentle and warm in tone, but caustic in intent…The album features guests the OysterBand, Roy Bailey, Robb Johnson, Barry Coope and Jim Boyes… and a hundred others, give or take a few…
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Reviews
- English Rebel Songs: A Review
- They Got Knocked Down, but They Got Up Again
- The Boy Bands Have Won on The Feminist Review