Angelic Upstarts - Kids On The Street

Original Release Date

1981

Release Information

UK 7" 1981 (EMI Zonophone - Z 16)

1 Kids On The Street 2:17
2 The Sun Never Shines 2:29

Chart Placings

UK Chart Hit: 57, 3 wks

Credits

Produced: Pete Wilson
Engineered: Chris Stone
Recorded: Trident Studios

Additional Credits

Mensi - vocals
Mond - guitar
Glyn Warren - bass
Paul Thompson (or maybe Decca Wade - see below) - drums

Reviews & Opinions

MIKE STAND, SMASH HITS, 1981: The Upstarts scramble out of the pit that was 'England' (it wasn't fascistic, just awful). This is one of the best "kids unite" anthems punk has pulled out. Mensi believes it right down to his socks and he will not be denied. Largely because of that I expect the Upstarts will be the only survivors of the Rejects/New Punk mess. Great drum sound from the returned prodigal Decca Wade propelling basic, high-speed rock'n'roll. Some day Mensi should let himself sing though, It doesn't automatically make you a nancy.

Additional Notes

Track 1 from 2,000,000 Voices LP.

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