Stand Strong Stand Proud by Vice Squad - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Vice Squad’s 1982 sophomore album Stand Strong Stand Proud is often hailed by punk scholars as one of the most underrated LPs of British punk. It opens top-heavy with an anthemic title-track strengthened by gang-vocals, handclaps, and Beki Bondage’s empowering lyrics sung with a nice contrast of conviction and restraint. The following “Humane” drives with the faster rhythms normally associated with hardcore, although the song’s accessible melodies keep it more rooted in the punk realm. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Massacre” is all kinds of fun as Bondage fantasizes about taking out classic rock icons over a fast-throttled punk tune with sing-along lyrics. Championing youth independence, “Freedom Begins At Home urges people to take a stand against abusive parents. Bondage’s ability to bring out catchy melodies and clever phrasing makes her the salient star, even if she fancied herself as just one of the people back then.

1. Stand Strong Stand Proud

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

2. Humane

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman
Dave Bateman
Rebecca Bond; Composer

3. Cheap

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

4. Gutterchild

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

5. Rock 'n' Roll Massacre

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bateman; Composer

6. Fistful of Dollars

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bateman
Baldwin; Composer

7. Freedom Begins at Home

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

8. Out of Reach

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

9. Saviour Machine

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: David Bowie; Composer

10. No Right to Reply

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

11. Deathwish

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

12. Propaganda

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

13. Tomorrow's Soldier

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bateman; Composer

14. Darkest Hour

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

15. Citizen

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

16. Scarred for Life

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

17. Faceless Men

Primary Artist: Vice Squad; Main Performer
Composer: Bond
Bateman; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3200x3200 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

15/17 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/17 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Rock, Alternative

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1981

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099962641258