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Billy Bragg - Back to Basics (2 LP)

Name: Billy Bragg - Back to Basics (2 LP)
Brand: Billy Bragg
SKU: 0c3dNz6LKMv7AwPmoO9aB3
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Billy Bragg

LP
2 piece(s)
1987
21 tracks
58 min
alt country

Back to Basics

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Product Description

Billy Bragg's "Back to Basics," released on January 1, 1987, under Cooking Vinyl, is a compelling blend of alt-country, anti-folk, folk punk, singer-songwriter, and Americana genres. This 58-minute album is a testament to Bragg's versatility and his ability to weave social commentary into his music. With tracks like "The Milkman of Human Kindness" and "Which Side Are You On," Bragg tackles themes of love, trust, and societal issues, all wrapped in his signature raw and honest style. The album's diverse soundscape, from the punk energy of "Strange Things Happen" to the poignant storytelling of "Between the Wars," showcases Bragg's musical prowess and lyrical depth. "Back to Basics" is not just an album; it's a journey through the heart and mind of one of music's most insightful and engaging artists.

This is a 1993 Reissue released as a 2LP set.

Tracks

The Milkman of Human KindnessBilly Bragg
2:49
To Have and to Have NotBilly Bragg
2:33
RichardBilly Bragg
2:51
Lovers Town RevisitedBilly Bragg
1:17
A New EnglandBilly Bragg
2:13
The Man in the Iron MaskBilly Bragg
2:14
The Busy Girl Buys BeautyBilly Bragg
1:58
It Says HereBilly Bragg
4:15
Love Gets DangerousBilly Bragg
2:23
From a Vauxhall VeloxBilly Bragg
2:31
The Myth of TrustBilly Bragg
2:54
The Saturday BoyBilly Bragg
3:28
Island of No ReturnBilly Bragg
3:37
This Guitar Says SorryBilly Bragg
2:31
Like Soldiers DoBilly Bragg
2:39
St. Swithin's DayBilly Bragg
3:50
Strange Things HappenBilly Bragg
2:38
A Lover SingsBilly Bragg
3:51
Between the WarsBilly Bragg
2:27
The World Turned Upside DownBilly Bragg
2:33
Which Side Are You OnBilly Bragg
2:34

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Back to Basics
Artist: Billy Bragg
LP release year: 1993
Album release date: 1 januari 1987
Label: Cooking Vinyl
EAN: 191018361969
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 2 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 58 min
Tracks: 21 tracks

EAN

EAN: 191018361969

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: UK
Genre: Alt country
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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Reviews

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Thin Vinyl Disappointment
5 out of 5 stars
orocheqjippuvyx29 November 2025United States🇺🇸
Incredible set (no surprise there) but the vinyl is ridiculously thin. It makes Dynaflex seem like 200gram. ALMOST transparent, I swear!
Billy Bragg's Best Starts Here
5 out of 5 stars
NetImdu19 December 2024United States🇺🇸
This is an amazing collection - I kinda compare it to one fantastic double album 'cause it's all got that BB feel. Not a single bad track in the bunch and the sound quality's top-notch - plus, it's super affordable right now. I'd suggest starting with this and "Talking With The Taxman" for Billy Bragg, instead of grabbing newer remasters with all their bonus stuff or his later albums.
Thin Vinyl Disappointment
5 out of 5 stars
omagdisceknefvc12 December 2024United States🇺🇸
Incredible set (of course) but the vinyl is ridiculously thin. It makes Dynaflex feel like it's 200gram. ALMOST see through?!