Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1988 album from the British rockers. The Godfathers presented hard, crunching, socially-conscious Pop with a fierce R&B/Mod sensibility. Their three albums offered a powerful antidote to the puffed-up importance of the music scene. Birth, School, Work, Death was released in February 1988. a tie-in gig at London's Town And Country Club in Kentish Town on Valentine's Night 1988 marked The Godfathers step into the big time. The album made #80 on the UK albums chart, where it remained for two weeks. However, in the states, the title track was pushed heavily by college radio, and it became a Top 40 hit. "Birth, School, Work, Death has got to be a bit of a high point, 'cause that took off instantly all over the world and it's turned into a little franchise of it's own really," Peter Coyne was to say later. This reissue contains five bonus tracks as well as extensive notes by Mojo's Daryl Easlea. Lemon.
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"Birth, School, Work, Death (Expanded Edition)" is a remastered and expanded reissue of the iconic 1988 album by The Godfathers, presented here in CD format by Cherry Red Records. This edition includes the original tracks plus a wealth of bonus material such as B-sides, rare mixes, and live recordings that showcase the band?s raw energy and uncompromising sound. The Godfathers are renowned for their potent blend of rock & roll with punk attitude and sharp social commentary. Their breakthrough single "Birth, School, Work, Death" became an anthem for disaffected youth worldwide and remains one of alternative rock's most enduring classics. Over their career spanning several decades, The Godfathers have built a loyal following thanks to their electrifying live performances and critically acclaimed albums like "More Songs About Love & Hate." Cherry Red Records is celebrated for its dedication to preserving influential music from across genres; they specialize in high-quality reissues that often include extensive liner notes and rare archival content.