English Rebel Songs 1381-1984

Chumbawamba

English Rebel Songs 1381-1984

RELEASED: June 16, 2003
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Cutty Wren 1:55 2. The Diggers Song 2:31 3. The Colliers March 2:28 4. The Triumph of General Ludd 3:02 5. Chartist Anthem 1:34 6. The Bad Squire 3:54 7. Song on the Times 2:35 8. Smashing of the Van 2:09 9. The World Turned Upside Down 1:22 10. Poverty Knock 3:14 11. Idris Strike Song 2:49 12. Hanging on the Old Barbed Wire 2:02 13. Coal Not Dole 2:00
Historical Archive
English Rebel Songs 1381-1984 is a compilation album by the British band Chumbawamba, released in 1990. The album is a collection of traditional and contemporary protest songs that reflect the band's anarchist and socialist ideals. It features a variety of musical styles, incorporating folk, punk, and pop elements, and serves as a historical commentary on the struggles of the working class in England over several centuries. The album is notable for its powerful lyrics and catchy melodies, showcasing the band's ability to blend political messages with accessible music.