Sleaford Mods - Austerity Dogs (LP)
- Artist:
- Sleaford Mods
- Title:
- Austerity Dogs
- Label:
- Extreme Eating Records
- Catalog#:
- EE004
- Format:
- 1 x Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue
- Country:
- UK
- Released:
- 30 Oct 2020
- Media Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Comments:
- Brand New And Factory Sealed. Unable To Assure Vinyl Colour Without Breaking The Seal. Save On Shipping By Combining Two Or More Items.
- Stock Images:
- Images are stock images, actual item may differ.
Sleaford Mods’ Austerity Dogs, released in 2013, is a raw, unapologetic critique of modern Britain. The album, characterized by its stripped-back beats and Jason Williamson’s biting spoken-word delivery, is a furious response to the political and social climate of austerity-era England. Its gritty realism and relentless energy make it a standout release in the punk and post-punk revival scenes.
Tracks like Urine Mate, Welcome To The Club and McFlurry deliver searing commentaries on working-class struggles, unemployment, and societal disillusionment. Williamson’s acerbic lyrics are delivered with an unfiltered intensity, blending humor and rage. Meanwhile, Andrew Fearn’s minimalist production - looped basslines, drum machines, and raw samples - creates the perfect backdrop for Williamson’s vocal tirades.
What sets Austerity Dogs apart is its authenticity. The album eschews polished production and catchy hooks in favor of stark realism, embodying the frustrations of the marginalized. Williamson’s delivery, often teetering between spoken word and a shout, channels the rawness of punk while maintaining a unique, distinctly British character.
In Austerity Dogs, Sleaford Mods craft a visceral and unflinching snapshot of contemporary discontent. It’s not an easy listen, but its brutal honesty and sharp social commentary make it an essential one. The album cements the duo as vital voices in modern music, holding a mirror up to society with wit, grit, and uncompromising attitude.
A1 | Urine Mate, Welcome To The Club | 3:42 |
A2 | McFlurry | 4:25 |
A3 | My Jampandy | 3:05 |
A4 | Fizzy | 2:54 |
A5 | Donkey | 2:52 |
A6 | P.P.O. Kissin' Behinds | 4:48 |
B1 | Shit Streets Runny | 3:03 |
B2 | The Wage Don't Fit | 3:04 |
B3 | Showboat | 2:36 |
B4 | Don't Wanna Disco Or Two | 5:02 |
B5 | Five Pounds Sixty | 3:15 |
B6 | Kill It Clean | 2:32 |
Genre | Electronic, Hip Hop, Rock, Experimental, Thug Rap, Punk |
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