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A/1 - United States and their dependencies, East Asia, and Southeast Asia; excludes instances that fall under Region C.
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Description:
2016 album from the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter. Smash The System is the first non-concept solo album by Luke Haines (The Auteurs, Baader Meinhof and Black Box Recorder) in six years. Smash The System follows on from such critically acclaimed works as Nine And A Half Psychedelic Meditations On British Wrestling From The Late 1970s And Early '80s (2010), New York In The '70s (2014) and last year's electronic British Nuclear Bunkers. Think Hunky 'Dory or Sabbath's eponymous debut played on pixiephones and Moog, Graham Bond Organisation and Haines' own 1996 classic Baader Meinhof, Or Sunn 0))) at the school disco with tunes.
"Smash The System" is a dynamic CD release by the acclaimed British musician Luke Haines, brought to you by Cherry Red Records. This album showcases Haines' signature blend of sharp wit, biting social commentary, and inventive songwriting that has defined his career since his days with The Auteurs and Black Box Recorder. "Smash The System" traverses genres from glam rock to indie pop, delivering both catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. Luke Haines is renowned for his influential role in shaping Britpop and alternative music scenes throughout the 1990s and beyond, earning critical acclaim for albums like "New Wave" (with The Auteurs) and "England Made Me" (with Black Box Recorder). Cherry Red Records, established in 1978, is one of the UK's most respected independent labels known for its eclectic catalog spanning punk, new wave, progressive rock, and more. Their commitment to quality releases makes them a trusted name among music enthusiasts.