originally released in 1980

and new romantic 80’s pop

Superior Viaduct’s edition is the first time that The Rough Trade Singles has been available on vinyl domestically

Schöne Melodien

IDLES - Joy as an Act of Resistance LP Rock N Roll originally released in 1980Joy As An Act Of Resistance is a parade. Its a parade of laughing at the funeral, of listening to the bastards, of phlegm on the mirror. Its a parade of my Grandfathers wit, it is all the shit haircuts Ive ever had. It is a parade of naivety, of a warm embrace, it is Young Thugs dress. Its the parade of being carried through the grim dark. Its a parade of laughing at yourself. It is love. It is loving yourself. It is a parade of Tony Benns smile. It