Reason Why? | ||||
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Released | May 1983 | |||
Studio | Alaska Studios, Waterloo, London | |||
Genre | Punk rock, Oi! | |||
Label | Anagram | |||
Producer | Ray "Mond" Cowie | |||
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Reason Why? is Angelic Upstarts's fifth album, released in 1983. [1] Trouser Press called it "the Upstarts’ great leap forward, a blend of angry socio-political lyrics with a controlled and melodic rock attack. A surprisingly good record for all rock tastes." [2]
"Woman in Disguise" and "Solidarity" were released as singles, the former an attack on Margaret Thatcher, [3] and the latter a tribute to the Polish trade union.
All lyrics written by Thomas Mensforth. All music composed by Ray Cowie; except where noted.
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