They soon changed their name to The Adicts and became known for their distinctive Clockwork Orange 'Droog' image, which, along with their urgent, uptempo music and light-hearted lyrics, helped set them very much apart from the rest of the genre. Temporary 1980s name changes to ADX and FUN ADICTS, for a children's TV appearance, also occurred.
Their song "Viva La Revolution" was featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Underground.
The band still has all its original members, uncommon for a band with such longevity.
The music of The Adicts proves that punk music is a very broad genre, often featuring extra instruments and sound clips such as carousel music (How Sad), violin played by Derick Cook (Joker in the Pack), gongs and keyboard percussion by Anthony Boyd (Chinese Takeaway), and even completely different songs like the switch to Gain To Lose's Tune #24 at the end of G.I.R.L..
The look of the majority of the bandmates is that of the Droogs from the Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange based on the book by Anthony Burgess. All white with black combat boots and black bowler hats. The band says that the look appealed to them because of the teenage angst associated with A Clockwork Orange. Singer "Monkey" wears full joker make-up and his clothes are wild, patterned suits, flared trousers, colorful dress shirts, and other such things. His favorites seem to be checkerboard patterns, or polkadots. And of course, there's the obligatory bowler hat and gloves. Along with the look come stage antics involving streamers, confetti, playing cards, joker hats, toy instruments, and glitter just to name a few things.
members:
Keith 'Monkey' Warren - Vocals.
Mel (Spider)Ellis - Bass
Pete Dee Davison - Guitar
Michael 'Kid Dee' Davison - Drums
John 'Scruff' Ellis (Melโs brother) - Guitar
Dan Gratziani - Violin,Piano,Mandolin
Songs of Praise
The Adicts Lyrics
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And I'll whistle along
Because I haven't learnt the language
And I might get it wrong
On Your face
Is a profile of you
I can see you know
The right things to do
The Adicts' song Songs of Praise is about the power of music as a universal language that connects people regardless of their differences. The opening lines of the song highlight this idea as the singer expresses their inability to understand the language of the person they are speaking to but still being able to connect through music. The use of whistling here is interesting as it signifies a form of communication that communicates the joy and unity that comes with listening to music.
The following lines speak of the power of music and how it has the ability to evoke emotions and bring people together. The singer describes seeing the person they are speaking to and how they seem to know the right things to do. This could be interpreted as their ability to connect with others and bring people together through their music.
The last line of the song, "Congregation words and music," brings together the idea that music can act as a form of worship in its own right, bringing people together in a spiritual way. The lyrics highlight the transcendent power of music and the importance of coming together to celebrate it.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing to me
Entertain me by making music
And I'll whistle along
I will be actively involved in enjoying the music
Because I haven't learnt the language
I don't know how to express myself through music
And I might get it wrong
I might not be able to appreciate the music accurately
On Your face
I can read your emotions
Is a profile of you
Your facial expressions reflect your personality and character
I can see you know
I can tell that you have good judgment and intuition
The right things to do
You have a clear understanding of morality and values
Congregation words and music
Religious music and lyrics that bring people together in worship
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@ElArkaz
Thanks you for sharing !
00:00 - England
02:35 - Hurt
05:16 - Just Like Me
07:09 - Tango
09:22 - Telepathic People
11:33 - Mary Whitehouse
13:31 - Distortion
16:14 - Get Adicted
18:18 - Viva La Revolution
20:42 - Calling Calling
23:24 - In the Background
26:25 - Dynasty
29:07 - Peculiar Music
31:03 - Numbers
33:25 - Sensitive
35:38 - Songs of Praise
@deathhzrd
This is seriously one of my all time favorite albums
It flies under the radar of punk rock for literally no reason, itโs honestly rivals the Sex Pistols in quality imo, the adicts arenโt obscure by any means but theyโre definitely underrated
@dustymcgraw4005
The Adicts are better then the Sex Pistols in my opinion
@Haliboldt
Whose fkn radar does it 'fly under'? Anyone worth their salt loves the Adicts and this album. You are probably just too young to have been around for the good ol' days.
@jmjones7897
@DUSTY Mcgraw yeah this is a real album by a real band and not some marketing art school bullshit
40 years on
Spot the fuck on.
VIVA!
@GeebusCrust
The shittest backyard punk band is better than the pistols.
And this album isn't underrated, only the babyest of baby punx don't know it
@jaredshostak2382
I like the Sex Pistols but the Addicts are far more better!
@ElArkaz
Thanks you for sharing !
00:00 - England
02:35 - Hurt
05:16 - Just Like Me
07:09 - Tango
09:22 - Telepathic People
11:33 - Mary Whitehouse
13:31 - Distortion
16:14 - Get Adicted
18:18 - Viva La Revolution
20:42 - Calling Calling
23:24 - In the Background
26:25 - Dynasty
29:07 - Peculiar Music
31:03 - Numbers
33:25 - Sensitive
35:38 - Songs of Praise
@danielpfeifer6590
This album is a classic a must have a
@gregfinn3800
Thanks
@akr4476
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