The Mekons Rock 'n' Roll

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1.	Memphis Egypt 03:35	info	buy track
2.	Club Mekon 03:28	info	buy track
3.	Only Darkness Has The Power 03:27	info	buy track
4.	Ring O' Roses 04:07	info	buy track
5.	Learning To Live On Your Own 04:36	info	buy track
6.	Cocaine Lil 02:49	info	buy track
7.	Empire Of The Senseless 04:35	info	buy track
8.	Someone 02:44	info	buy track
9.	Amnesia 04:25	info	buy track
10.	I Am Crazy 03:26	info	buy track
11.	Heaven and Back 03:16	info	buy track
12.	Blow Your Tuneless Trumpet 03:56	info	buy track
13.	Echo 04:31	info	buy track
14.	When Darkness Falls 03:53	info	buy track

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Their one and only release on a major label and regarded by many fans as their best. From the controversy provoking Elvis Presley cover to the classic “Memphis Egypt” which is still a staple of their live set today.

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released January 1, 1989

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Mekons Chicago, Illinois

Mekons, formed in 1977 Leeds, England, have an improbable history – a surprising & influential embrace of folk & country music; with occasional forays into the art world. They work collaboratively & collectively with everything credited to the band, never to individuals. Their mind-boggling output blurs the lines between high & low art while remaining bold, unpredictable & true to the punk ethos. ... more

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May 24

Prince Albert

Brighton, UK

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