IDLES - Five Years of Brutalism

IDLES' revolutionary debut album 'Brutalism' turns five this year and will be re-released with a special edition package. IDLES have taken the nation by storm following their live performance on Jools Hollands show with their anarchic style, and their incredible, and emotional live performance on the Park Stage at Glastonbury in 2019. Although IDLES have gone on to release three more studio albums, “Joy as an Act of Resistance” (2019), “Ultra Mono” 2020 (UK #1) and “Crawler” in 2021, for many fans the raw and frankly brutal nature of their debut remains their favourite LP.

Entitled “Five Years of Brutalism”, it will see the record re-issued on limited cherry-red vinyl with alternative artwork. The digital package also features the entire set from their surprise performance from the BBC Introducing Stage at this year’s Glastonbury, which saw them performing the album in full.

“Brutalism” was originally self-released in March 2017, surpassing expectations to become one of the decade’s most important debut albums. Beneath the surface of its aggressive, foreboding music and lyrics lies a level of confessional vulnerability and honesty; with many of the songs highlighting the role of women in singer Joe Talbot’s life. It features key tracks including Well Done, Mother, Divide & Conquer and more, all of which add-up to a record already regarded a classic.

The album can be pre-ordered from their website HERE