Pictures of Starving Children Sell Records

Chumbawamba

Pictures of Starving Children Sell Records

RELEASED: January 01, 1986
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Prologue / How to Get Your Band on Television 8:22 2. British Colonialism and the BBC - Flickering Pictures Hypnotise 2:51 3. Commercial Break 1:02 4. Unilever - How to Succeed in Business 4:23 5. More Whitewashing 3:42 6. …An Interlude: Beginning to Take It Back 2:40 7. Dutiful Servants and Political Masters 2:15 8. Coca-Colanisation 2:13 9. …And in a Nutshell "Food Aid Is Our Most Powerful Weapon" Reagan Administration, 1982 0:53 10. Invasion 5:07
Historical Archive
Pictures of Starving Children Sell Records is the debut studio album by the English band Chumbawamba, released in 1986. The album is known for its eclectic mix of genres, including punk rock, folk, and pop, and it features politically charged lyrics that critique consumerism and societal norms. The title itself is a provocative commentary on the music industry and the exploitation of poverty for profit. Despite its underground roots, the album has gained a cult following over the years and is often referenced in discussions about music with a political message.