Release Date: October 28th, 1977
Number of Songs: 11
Album Notes: This is the first and only full studio album by the Sex Pistols, and is regarded as the most influential punk rock album of all time. In particular, the album’s raw energy, and Johnny Rotten’s sneering delivery and “half-singing”, are often considered game-changing. By the time of its release, the Sex Pistols were already controversial, having spoken profanity on live TV, been fired from two record labels, and been banned from playing live in some parts of Britain. The album title added to that controversy, with some people finding the word “bollocks” offensive. Many record stores refused to carry it and some record charts refused to list its title, showing just a blank space instead. Due in part to its notoriety, and in spite of many sales bans at major retailers, the album debuted at number one on the UK Album Charts.
DJ’s Take, Courtesy of Annie Bond
Three Words: Revolutionary, Rough, Punk
Favorite Song: God Save the Queen
3 Stars
Be sure to check out the Hulu limited series “Pistols”
