Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols

oy mate, rare bri'ish W liar, anarchy in the uk, pretty vacant

Minder mig om tiden i gym :)

Not very sophisticated, but nice.

"Die little baby screaming / Body, screaming, fucking, bloody mess. Not an animal, it's an abortion" Unapologetically punk-rock, and whatever they want to be- it's the sex pistols (With the closest thing they've released to a self-titled album). The sex pistols are almost a cultural phenomenon by themselves, and their name evokes images of people that listen to them, whom are a lot cooler than myself. I loved how anti-establishment the lyrics were, and some of the musical ideas expressed by the guitar riffs, and the rest of the band, were pretty great. Tracks 3 and 5 "No Feelings" and "Problems" both had very promising guitar riffs at the beginning of their song, but turned out to be lackluster. Tracks 1 and 6 "Holidays in the sun" and "God save the queen" are fairly well rounded tracks, and worth a second visit. Track 2 "Bodies" has a lot of gruesome lyrics about abortion and is super punk rock, so it's the playlist track, and Tracks 8 and 9 "Anarchy in the UK" and "Sub-mission" are super anti-establishment, and anti-PC (with sub-mission having a really funny play on words). The rest of the tracks proved to just add to the noise, and took away from the album (in my opinion) by providing nothing more than the same sound all the other songs have. Despite the homogeneity of the album, it's dope asf and gets a (low)... 4/5

"Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" by Sex Pistols is a punk rock masterpiece that exploded onto the scene in 1977. The album's sheer rebelliousness and raw energy captured the essence of the punk movement. Tracks like "Anarchy in the U.K." and "God Save the Queen" are anthems of dissent. The production is unrefined, mirroring the band's DIY ethos. While it may not be musically intricate, its impact is immeasurable. This album encapsulates the raw, unapologetic spirit of punk and remains a symbol of counterculture. A solid 4/5 rating acknowledges its historical significance and enduring influence.

So damn tight!

Raw and heavy. Surprised how distorted the guitars were for 1977. Definitely way ahead of its time. Some great songs on this one.

How come they had only one album?! What an amazing energy.

Being a huge punk fan i've obviously heard this album a couple of times already, but for some reason it never really appealed to me all that much. Something has clearly changed since then because after giving it a couple spins today, I'm loving it. The snarling vocals, the rough production and guitar fuzz, it all comes together to make a super easy listen. Massively influencial and deserves a spot on the list for sure.

It slaps if you’re in the mood for it.

Thinking about why I enjoyed this so much more than our last punk album (The Dammed). Guessing that would be Johnny Rotten and also that a few songs were familiar? The raw energy seems very real.

Banged

Punk

You can really hear the seething anger on this album - I don’t think I’ve ever listened to it all the way through before. Many of the songs disintegrate by the end, and/or blur together with the other songs. But for all that, the ride through the songs is pretty enjoyable. It’s noise, but meaningful and a good listen. Would have loved to have gone to one of their concerts.

We kick off our list with the one and only Sex Pistols album, and what a way to kick it off! This record is famously hailed as one of the most influential of all time, but I felt like there's a good chance that a newcomer may be disappointed by its musical elements. An album this highly praised being more famous for its lyrics than its music is quite rare, but this record absolutely fits the description. There is no real melody, the songs are comprised with simple instrumentation and chord progression, but the lyrics and the sheer energy are so potent and piercing that I genuinely couldn't belive that these were from the seventies. It is legendary how one record impacted the society and culture of an entire nation so much, let alone music. No surprises here, "God Save the Queen" and "Anarchy in the UK" are the big two songs on here and my personal favorites as well. But there are a lot of songs that stand out other than those. "Holidays in the Sun" is an effective opener with bombastic energy, "Liar" would've sounded like an early Queen song if the vocals weren't so - er - unhinged, and "Emi" is a diss track towards EMI (Who would have guessed?) and, once again, a burst of energy. And "Pretty Vacant" taught me how to pronounce "vacant" properly! Thank you, Sex Pistols!

It's sex pistols, get what I expected

I really didn't expect to enjoy this album as much as I did, it's not the genre of music I would choose to listen to. Not a bad track on the album.

Quintessential punk. Extremely British

Loved it. Bit dated but oomphy.

Landmark album.

A classic for a reason. A little flat through a modern lens but the Pistols brought it like no one else and blew up the whole world

Yep. I like 'em still.

Really good punk album. Of course, there are a lot better punk albums but it was a pioneer and one have to look at it as a child of his time.

Nevermind the Bullocks exposes my hypocrisy. When doing comparisons of anything, music, films, television shows, sports, I usually give a heavier weight to the people who came before. As a devotee of Joe Strummer and a lover of The Clash I’ve always thought the Pistols were overrated. As the Pistols inspired The Clash I should offer them more reverence. I haven’t listened to this album in ages and man am I glad I did today. Not only is album one big banger after another, it’s an interesting reflection of 1970s England and the economic struggled it was still facing after WWII. The anger of the youth for living in such depressed times really shines through the lyrics and fast guitars.

Classic, the godfathers of all punk.

Love the vibe, but man the vocals get annoying. The energy is palpable though.

Sounds like 90s punk. Very ahead of its time. The beats aren't very complex overall though.

Personal rating: 8.7

Bit disappointed. As I listen on you tube, not all tracks are available. So only four to base this on. And as much as I didn't appreciate this at the time I actually found that I liked what I heard. I mean Mr Lydon is still a twat, but I enjoyed the tracks allowed including "holidays in the sun" which I'd never heard before. Was left feeling I'd like to hear the rest of the album. Will probably keep a look out for it when perusing second hand CD stalls.

Not too shabby!

Vaguely dangerous comic book punk. Still holds up.

Amazing Album

I get the influence. It's fine. Listenable but some things haven't aged well.

Acerbic lyrics, Rottens snarling vocals and the rhythm section that literally is jumping out the speakers, this was punk at its fiercest. Seventeen could have been great, but fell short, and there are some tracks that miss the mark, even so, this stands the test of time. The band had already started to implode by the time this was released, its not a long legacy, but its impressive.

Highly energetic, and influential punk record! It helped launch it into the mainstream. Short and catchy songs with staple vocals from John Lydon. However, I might just not get it, it sometimes feel like they’re just saying offensive shit to be offensive.

Still not in my favourite punk albums, but there's no denying this is a ground breaking sound. We went from I Can See For Miles and Strawberry Fields to this in ten years which is absolutely WILD!

One of the best punk records I've ever heard. Definitely worth checking out and worthy of all the praise it gets. Favorite track: Bodies

Heard before: yes The myth of the Pistols obscures the record itself. I remember it as super rough and sloppy, but now it sounds like a good old rip-roaring romp, full of piss and vinegar. Good tunes, pointed lyrics, and great hooks! Tons of attitude, but also tons of bangers. Top tracks: No Feelings, God Save The Queen, Seventeen

Best wel goed! Heel invloedrijk, alhoewel ze verre van de eerste punks waren. Gewoon veel lekkere nummers en lekker rauw.

What an album to start my journey with - I've never listened to this album all the way through despite it inspiring a lot of artists I love. The energy and raw punk attitude the Sex Pistols bring to this album has really stood the test of time - I was impressed with the quality of the production. However, as I delved into the non-single tracks, I couldn't help but notice a certain sameness in their sound. While this uniformity might be part of the punk ethos, it does make the album feel a tad one-dimensional at times. Nevertheless, this flaw doesn't entirely overshadow the brilliance of the record.

You cannot deny the energy of this album. Great guitar riffs and certainly more melody than other punk from this era. Familiarity bias, sure (excuse to listen to the LP (not original), but deducting a point for some samieness

Punk. Cool. 4 Stern

There are earlier punk records. There are better punk records. But is there a more iconic punk record? I'm not sure there is. It captures a moment that didn't exist for long, but has been emulated for decades in watered-down form. Lydon's sneering vocals are the highlight here.

Great!.. Always considered THE punk rock album, and sure it is one of the defining albums for that whole sub-culture, but listening to it, the music is great too, also retrospecively.

Sound production is way tighter than I thought -- def. a really rock forward album. Not as hard to listen to as I thought it would be! I liked this. Crazy for 1977?

Better than the Ramones. There's more variety in there, more energy that's felt through the headphones, and most of all it's actually exciting, which to me is what punk is all about. These kids will insult you and your beliefs, but you don't mind because there's so much conviction mixed with indifference. They may have been put together by a manager to form a super group, which could be a red flag, but at least it worked well for 1 album's worth!

jamming!

Anarchy in the UK zat in een Tony Hawk game, dus warme herinneringen. Aardige muziek, niet de beste punk ooit gemaakt. Tussen de 3 en 4 sterren.

Classic. One of the most influential and important albums ever. Pretty dreadful musicians but still a great record

This album changed my life when I first heard it. However, I don't feel it has aged well, or that I ever need to play it again, in the way I still do with the subsequent PiL albums. Or pretty much anything by the Velvet Underground. Lyrically it has it amazing moments, along with the bits that have aged as well as Lydon himself (New York, for example). I'm both glad this existed AND that we have thankfully moved on musically from what is a fairly basic rock and roll record at its heart,save for Lydon's presence.

Part comedy, part semi-serious political message. Jones' guitar is immense throughout. The tight rhythm section holds it all together. You can almost feel the snarl coming out of Rotten. Bollocks is not a musical masterpiece, but a fun record all the same. One album and then you're done. That's the way to do it.

Partly heard before Saved 8/12 Top track: God Save the Queen

Amazing energy. Punk at its best

Ahead of their time but behind our time!

I love punk and this is a classic of the genre for a reason. It had been awhile since I listened to it, and I think I like it better now than I did when I was younger. A few things didn’t age well, but overall a great album.

Pretty fun.

Iconico, sim, mas ja nao consigo admirar Sex Pistols

4.5/5. As I get older the less and less I like the Sex Pistols, there were a myriad of other great British punk artists that were overshadowed by these provocateurs. That said, it’s a historically significant record and spearheaded the punk movement in Britain.

Classic punk rock.

Many of the tracks are a bit samey, but all in all it's a great album. 'God Save the Queen' has got to be one of the most iconic punk songs, and there's more where that came from as well. I think some mystery is added to all of it with the band having this as their only studio album ever produced before breaking up.

Fun yeah yeah

Great album, quick listen in true punk fashion. Way more clean cut than what you see from American punk which is great. Huge influence on the genre and a fun listen.

They're all despicable people, but good punk music

Never listened to this all the way through. Genuinely surprised at the musical competence.

Superb

Unexpectedly good

Balls music. I don't like punk music even though i always agree with the statements and ideals behind it. This however is a really great punk album. I could absolutely see people hating this but I think that was somewhat the point. Knowing how successful this album is the plan seemed to backfire. Score: 80 Art: 80

not bad

i'd give it about a 3.5-4 stars out of 5

Enjoyed this.

Un disco de post punk/ punk que conceptualmente es lo que representa el genero, tiene todo lo que se pide, nada mas, ni nada menos 8/10.

The last album I got was Sonic Youth. After choking that down and moving to this album, I was like, UUUHHHHH, it's gonna be Sonic Youth, but older! But nope, this album rocks. Not sure how often I'd pick it up, but I could listen to this several times over. Solid four.

This album didn't scare me at all. Instead, it compelled me to run through a brick wall like I was the goddamn Kool-Aid Man. Those first few songs shoot your ass right out of a fucking cannon. And then like all good shots of adrenalin, it slows down to a somewhat disappointing crawl as the album finishes, leading you to listen to a bunch of Sex Pistols cover tunes, realizing the only good one was the cover you've heard a million times at the end of Goodfellas. The lesson, as always, is that Martin Scorsese had the world's best coke for a period of time, which gave him the best musical taste before he gave up the blow and now just tries to use any version of Gimme Shelter the Stones recorded in his latter films. Oh, and Public Image LTD might be a better band. Than the Sex Pistols, not the Stones. I haven't done that much blow.

Punk rock classic!

If you don’t know what punk music sounds like here’s your 101 course in exactly that. A lot of the same issues the Pistols address here are still issues. A lot of the themes here are still relevant which makes this punk rock masterpiece seem to never quite age.

Very catchy

4. I've always preferred The Clash or The Ramones, but I can appreciate Sex Pistols as well. Hadn't listened to them in a while, so it was nice to come across them with this challenge.

A few great songs. Great rock album.

It can't be overstated how important this album has been for music history.

The album on Spotify has a lot of live sessions of the songs so it takes away from the flow of the album. Overall Not bad.

Listened Before? N Oh yeah! Sex Pistols! Such an interesting punk band. They're not the most amazing punk band of all time like some people think, but they are one of the best BRITISH punk bands. Goes hard beginning to end and is a historical work. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: God Save the Queen, Anarchy in the U.K.

A rollicking affair. Lots of energy. Some of it a tad misguided but still a wild and fun listen. Not perfect but pretty damn good.

No necesito escucharlo,me mola muchísimo (PSP)

The last time I listened to this album was about ten years ago when I was making my way through Rolling Stone's 100 greatest albums. I don't know if I'll listen it to again, since punk rock is not generally my jam. But I can't help but appreciate its energy, its influence and how the Sex Pistols changed the course of music. Also, the album cover and title are fantastic. 4/5.

4.25

Just all around great and honestly an essential listen to all who like puck or rock

Never really listened to the sex pistols but it was much nicer than I expected

Beginning to sound a bit dated now, but it's still a classic. An historic album.

Du clébard admirablement bien brossé, bien toiletté, vous allez être surpris.

Great historic album. I prefer The Clash or The Damned but this will always be a classic.

*New York

God saved this album! It's been so long since I listened to Sex Pistols.

Classic British punk. Sex Pistols only album but extremely influential. Still holds up and most of the songs are 5/5. Giving it 4/5 as a whole as some songs doesn't compare to hits like God save the Queen.

Pretty good! Solid punk rock and definitely British lol. Good energy to the album but not all the songs are hits Fav Tracks: Holiday In The Sun, Liar , God Save The Queen, Problems, Anarchy In The UK, Pretty Vacant Worst Track: Submission 8/10

Come on Eileen is the worst song on this album!

Decent album

I like the Sex Pistols, I have listened to this whole album a few times through in the past. However I always just listened to it to listen, not to think about its influence. I could really see where modern pop punk and emo music gained influence, as well as other forms of modern alt music. Favorite songs of this album are, of course, god save the Queen and anarchy in the uk. I also really enjoyed holidays in the sun. Overall I like this album a lot, it’s not my personal favorite of all time though so I’ll give it a 4/5!

I have this. I enjoy it and obviously it's an important album.

I love a few songs on this album, and I really appreciate what it represented at the time, but I can't quite put it on the pantheon of amazing albums. 4/5

This is a really good album. Catchy songs. Lots of driving rhythms. Some iconic bangers in here. And lots of energy and oomph in general. ** this review brought to you by Country Life butter ** Mmm-hmm, taste the country with every delicious bite. Our vegetable oil blended spread is made with love and dedication, from us to you. We've carefully blended British Country Life butter with British rapeseed oil so that it's SO easy to spread straight from the fridge. Straight from the fridge! You heard that right. And it's perfect for making sandwiches, and tastes delicious melted onto crumpets too. Or scones. Or teacakes. Why not try adding it to British favourites such as mashed or jacket potatoes? Why not try rubbing it into your tits? If you stand outside naked maybe some local wildlife will flock to you and have a lick. With your warm yellowy sun-like glow, they'll feel comforted as they gather around you at dusk. Apparently you can even fry this stuff! And bake it. Stick it in a fucking cake so it's all moist. All cakes need to be moist. What kind of monster is against a moist cake? This stuff is literally suitable for everyone, meat eaters, non-meat eaters, animals, non-animals (not vegans). Use it in your DIY as a substitute for WD40. Hey! This product is totally free from palm oil, so don't go thinking we're scrimping on the quality here. Country Life Butter IS quality. In fact it's made from 100% British ingredients. 100% British ingredients for 100% British people. This is proper Brexit butter. Suitable for freezing. Suitable for sneezing. Suitable for oral and anal ingestion. Keep refrigerated below 5°C. If you do freeze it PLEASE do it prior to the best before date and defrost in the refrigerator properly. You can recycle everything here. At Country Life, we're proud of our countryside heritage. That's why we support a sustainable future for British farmers in partnership with the Prince's Countryside Fund. (not that Prince). We also have a Royal Warrant. A Royal Warrant! We mean it, man. So good it has to be in caps. God save.

Pleasantly surprised!!!! Guess I wasn't ready for it all those years ago when I tried it for the first time. Shout out to John Lydon who features on "Open Up' from one of my top albums Leftism (Leftfield)

Genuinely shocked I've never listened to this in one stretch before. Raging and loving it. Holds up better as an album than as individual songs imo. Not sure what to make of MAGA Lydon, but from seeing Pistol and listening properly to these songs the man is pure empathy. Standout track would be Pretty Vacant

Still pretty good. Much more listenable than I would have imagined. Couple of songs I'd never heard that are memorable enough, I liked New York.

Was surprised to learn this is their only studio album, I always thought they had a bigger back catalogue. Being from 1977 the production sounds great and I can easily see how this influenced other bands over the years. Overall I quite liked this album. Highlights were "Anarchy In The UK", "Submission" and "God Save The Queen".

I probably haven't heard this properly before, although had a mate who was into them for a bit. Apparently they were a manufactured band! It was way better than I remembered it to be although I'm not sure how punk it really is..... Was probably the epitome of punk at the time but it sounds quite pop punky now to me, feels like it's trying to be edgy rather than it really is. Designed to shock type thing......Not sure about some of the lyrics either. All that said, I enjoyed the sound and it undoubtedly inspired a lot of bands I grew up loving.

First time I've listened to this in its entirety since high school. I enjoyed it a lot back then, and it's still a pretty decent record to these 42 year old ears.

Everyone’s favorite punk boy band! Ha. The Pistols may have been kind of bullshit, but they did have some good songs and Steve Jones knew how to deliver a riff. Unfortunately, a lot of the tracks are kind of samey- the ones that caught on did so for a reason- so I’d seldom pick this over prime Clash, but I can agree that it’s worth listening to and probably even owning depending on where your tastes lie. C, but I think it deserves a fourth star

Good album, shame Johnny Rotten's a piece of shit bigot these days

This record has gotten so many spins throughtout the years! And it's a huge inspirational album for punk bands. Johnny Rotten's sneering vocals, Steve Jones's raging guitar, Paul Cook's pounding rhythms, it's all packing a punch. Even though there were better punk albums, I feel like this record's kind of essential for anyone who likes pubk. Key tracks: Holidays In The Sun, Bodies, No Feelings, God Save The Queen, Problems, Anarchy In The UK, Submission, Pretty Vacant, 8 out of 10

Punk rock by committee. Focus grouped, polled, tested, branded, and marketed to sell clothing and other sponsored products. Over-produced and safe. When you frame it that way, this is really better than it has any right to be! 3.75

The usual punk rock I'd expect from the Sex Pistols. Nothing I go crazy for but solid

Going into this one, I only knew the biggest songs (Anarchy, God Save the Queen, Pretty Vacant), but was pleasantly surprised. Even though I prefer fellow contemporary The Clash and some of the art-punk (later post-punk leanings) of bands like Wire and Gang Of Four, this was still very solid.

A great album of classic British punk rock.

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Seminal Punk. The lack of polish is intentional - but it gets in the way of my being able to enjoy the album.

Possibly the most influential punk band there has ever been. All the songs sound the same with different lyrics, so as a standalone album it’s not incredible, but I enjoyed it very much anyway. 4/5

Great classic punk album. One of the most iconic voices ever. 9/10

The altar at which punks kneel. Loud and fast as promised, this one is packed with snarling guitar riffs and Rotten's sneering vocal delivery. It's never been an essential listen for me, but hey -- I'm no punk. And it's still pretty damn great.

Jonas rutten har mycke mer swag än ja hade tänkt. Bra sångerr

Bra, John Lydon gör coola vocals o de har energi. Bryr mig int så mycket om hela boyband-grejen tbh

Simple, straightforward punk music. I'm a sucker for this kind of thing and tend to give points for music that I think had an outsized impact on the medium, which I don't think can really be argued here, despite the fact that I always thought the Sex Pistols mythos was annoying, and I thought the music was bad. That being said, I'm definitely enjoying it way more this time around. I also spent some time reading through Sid Vicious' wikipedia, and damn, very sad story. I had NO idea he died that young. Standouts: Bodies, Liar, God Save the Queen, Anarchy in the UK, New York

Never Mind That Johnny Rotten Is A Massive Shithead, Here's An Influential Album. Seriously, some of this is really hard to listen to knowing what we know now about that penis wrinkle. Best track: EMI

3.7 excellent punk rock album.

Don’t be surprised if you hear me using “bollocks” in my day to day vernacular

RIP Queen Elizabeth, you would've loved the Sex Pistols

It definitely was listening to something big that happened in history the music. Very simple punk rock very simple lyrics but really fun to listen to

THA QUEEEN IS FAACKING DEEEAD!!!!!!!!! FACK THA QUEEN! Kuningatar Elisabet II kuoli minun käsissäni.. EI SUORAAN... voodoo nukke... KURISTIN PASKAKSI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ei enää kauaa...ei enää kauaa... kohta....kohta.....kohta hyvä album, klassikko god save the queen

Good solid album. Can hear the impact this had on subsequant attists for decades afer.

First time album listen. Raw, underproduced (of course) but punchy and I imagine in your face for the day. Ararchy in the UK has to be the stand out, if are prepared to skip god save the queen

Have listened to this plenty of times before, and it's just brilliant for what it wants to be. It's musically pretty simplistic, but it's a perfect platform for the snarling rage and caustic lyrics that go over the top of it. Does it merit a 5? Not quite - it gets a bit lazy lyrically on a couple of the tracks - but it's definitely a 4. God Save The Queen, Anarchy In The UK, and Pretty Vacant are all incredible songs.

Good album, classic, influential

Very puntig.

Exactly what I needed!

I can *see* them recording this idk like the audio really paints a clear picture in my head

Un disc que brilla més per la seva història que pel seu contingut. La seva transcendència cultural està fóra de tot dubte, però des d'un punt de vista purament musical, la seva força rau poc més enllà de la seva crudesa, del seu compromís amb una estètica. 'God Save the Queen' i 'Anarchy in the UK' són dos hits punks incontestables, però la resta va ser àmpliament superat fins i tot pels seus contemporanis. El primer disc de The Clash es troba a anys llum, i estrenes com les de The Damned o The Stranglers, per dir només dues, tenen molt més a què agafar-se. Malgrat tot, continua sent tot un manifest i la seva irreverència no ha perdut força. segueix sonant com una escupinada a la cara décades després; res fàcil d'aconseguir

4.5

It's good

Guitar is crazy

Fuck yea

yeah alright fine this shit is revolutionary or whatever. i used to listen to it when i was 14 and think i was the coolest kid ever, because it was the SEX PISTOLS and they were LOUD and BRASH and RUDE and they HAD SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT POLITICS IN THE UK i love punk music, and i love political protest music. this album was revolutionary for both, and despite the fact that this album is rather tame in comparison to most modern punk, every punk musician owes some bit of acknowledgement to this album and this band. they weren't very talented, they haven't aged great, but damn it, this one is a necessary listen. anarchy in the uk remains one of the coolest songs ever when put in its historical context

memorabilia

As someone recently pointed out to me, I am not a punk rocker. I don’t like super loud, angry guitar playing for one. And, I don’t like it on this album. I can however hear and appreciate the influences the Sex Pistols had on future bands. Over all, their diction is surprisingly good. Hearing all the words among the ruckus is impressive.

Hot damn the sex pistols rock! I used to listen to all kinds of punk but of course i never listed to this old junk... which turned out to be way better than the misfits, dead kennedys, circle jerks, and so on and so on. Amazing this was 1977, what a subculture. Just raw energy, complete originality, and, you know, rockin fast songs with real and varying hooks.

deserves to be on this list, bodies is excellent

Definitely had a Sex Pistols phase after watching The Great Rock n Roll Swindle and Sid and Nancy back in high school. Can't deny the impact this had, but ultimately the nihilism on display here rings pretty hollow. Sounds like it could use a good remastering too. It's funny, for how much punk seems to center around authenticity, this band, which is considered a pillar of punk rock, is essentially a big cynical prank at its core.

Obviously an incredibly influential record--the raw energy is pretty incredible. Been a bit, had a good time listening.

I feel like I’ve shit on a lot of punk albums on this list but this one, of course, is an exception. It’s one of the most influential album of not just punk but of the 70s and Johnny rottens voice is just so compelling and unique. While I still wouldn’t say I loved this whole album I liked each song and understood why it’s so highly regarded. Obviously anarchy in the uk is the standout; it’s one of the best songs ever. Interesting that it was the only song with the original bass guitarist before Sid vicious came in.

Understandable why the stiff British upper crust didn't like these guys but it was all in good fun, right. Now I need to go get snockered and watch Sid & Nancy.

Way better than I expected. Love the message

Very enjoyable, but not a personal favorite.

This album is the epitome of punk rock. Loud, aggressive, and politically relevant, it blasts through your speakers with as much relevance today as it had when it was made. While the instruments are basic, the total package of the album is superb. Standout songs are Anarchy in the UK and No Feelings.

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Definitely an influential album.

Always nice to hear a classic.

Love them or hate them, they were effectively the face of British Punk in the 80s. While tough to stomach at times with their raw, unpolished style, this is a seminal album in the history of modern rock.

It's a great rock record. Jones, Matlock and Cook are a great band. Johnny Rotten annoys the hell out of me, but I'm able to get past that because the band sounds so solid.

What a classic . Easy way to start a collection. It’s interesting to see how wel produced it is compared to other punk albums.

God Save The Queen on the day she dies? Wow, that's an eerie coincidence. While super influential, it's not a good album. I doubt think I'll be playing the whole thing through again any time soon.

The roots of the punk as we know it were made here. Classic album for me.

I love this album, because when it came out, it stirred things up and kicked a few elitist ass. Also, their sound and vibe are distinctive from many other punk bands, which is really great.

I thought it was good. I think that I probably could’ve lived my life without ever hearing this though.

Quick, great flow.

An album I love but I just can't give it 5 idk why is it Johnnys dickishnes Is it the terrible production I'm not sure 4 /5 just missing something a 5 needs

I like punk, in general, and they're quintessential punk. Ergo, high marks

Great album!

Buen sonido, buena tapa. Un disco de punk en todas las dimensiones: letra, estética y sonido.

Great punk album, a lot of similar songs but if you wanna run through a brick wall this su the music to play

Johnny Rotten is one of my favorite vocalists Big time Elvis Costello vibes ANARCHY New York is an atrocious song So are a lot of them tbh Let’s go ahead and call this outsider art

Good British punk, raw and loud mouthed and irreverent.

Johnny rotten is one of my favorite singers. This album slaps, its a great mix of punk and rock music thats sounds great 40+ years later. Best track by far is anarchy in the uk, what a fucking fantastic song. Rip sid vicious 8/10

Good early punk rock album

I am pretty familiar with the sex pistols and their story. already have god save the queen & anarchy in the uk in my spotify. definitely heard this album before but I'll give it another spin. Still as punk as ever.

7/10, iconic but pretty uniform, couldn’t exactly distinguish songs, but damn they defined British punk

While this album isn't exactly my thing, I have to appreciate it for what it is-- it was so influential, and the fact that it's their only studio album is mindblowing!

Super fun. I can’t believe this came out ‘77. Must’ve blown some minds. 👏

Never mind the bollocks

I never realized how much is going on in this, production-wise. The guitar sounds great! And unfortunately if you take away the vocals this sounds like a lot of 80s sunset strip hair metal. Sure, they're manufactured, but they're manufactured pretty well.

politics baby

Rating: 8/10 Best songs: No feelings, Anarchy in the UK, Pretty vacant

8/10 Solid album. Have heard some of the songs and enjoyed the listen.

7/10. Solid album

Never mind the ______, here’s _______. 7/10

Excellent.

This just gets me amped

Probably some of the worst musicians out there but you’ve gotta love their energy

Punk

Classic british punk.

Reading their story, it makes sense why this is their only album...they were a mess

Yeah traditional UK punk which is fine

I like this album. It is definitely my favorite in the punk genre thus far. Fast, pointed songs - lots of energy, and a love for freedom and free speech.

Sounds revolutionary for the time period. Perhaps not so much now.

Okay I usually think punk is really boring and lame, but this one was great

Such a legendary album! But also, it is punk rock, so it sounds rather similar to all the other 77'ers. The vocal performance is quite hysteric (especially on Anarchy in the UK), which definitely adds to the enjoyment and the abrasiveness. Whereas the distortion isn't extreme, it is quite an abrasive and noisy soundscape to emerge in, which suits the album. For me, it is one of the better punk albums (with the hysteric vocals being a big contributor) but it is also hard not to acknowledge what a cultural phenomenon it was and was part of. And hey, God save the queen, 'Cause tourists are money!

Está chulo.

Not really sure why the Pistols aren't played more during riots and insurrections. I guess it may be because people who are involved in flipping police cars and setting them on fire don't need a soundtrack for violence. If they listened to the Pistols, it might give their message more sustained power. I call for Anarchy in the Universe.

Super cool to be exposed to the rawness of SP after a long time. Pretty incredible sound for the era, and spicy lyrics.

Nostalgia is so powerful- I used to love this album and I think that I still do.

Really liked it this time around. I swear I've listened before and didn't get too into it. Definitely an influential punk album.

I've heard this album so many times when I was a teen. Being a prog head it was weird to listen to a lot of punk as well. I mean, so many of the songs were basic and raw, but there was an earnestness to them that is undeniable. It would be interesting to have heard more from this bband, but it was so manufactured they were never going to last. The songs themselves, now that I listen to them as a whole again 35 years later... well, some of them were obviously made to shock. I can see how "Bodies" or "Seventeen" would NOT go on the radio. But there are some great songs here: "Pretty Vacant" is still very catchy. I never did like "Submission;" Rotten trying to be sexy and just sounding scuzzy. The performances themselves are pretty sloppy, but they still hold up. Man, "Anarchy In The UK," "God Save The Queen"... they just really smack you in the face and do not let up, do they? So yeah, I have listened to this album a lot in my youth, but hadn't listened to the whole thing in a while. It was refreshing to come back to it and hear it with a new (and more mature) set of ears. Still really like it, though. I just can't give it 5 stars, just because of the embarrassment of songs like "Submission," "Seventeen" and "Bodies" (I still like "Bodies" but geez man...)

These guys really manufactured some of the best punk in history, and their influence on the genre can't be overstated.

Beneath all the chatter and hype about this, it's actually a really good, strong rock album. Great guitars, almost prescient lyrically and the most iconic vocal you will hear for many years

great album

I've listened to a number of albums in the this project that were labeled "punk," but this is the first one that really sounds like that I thought "punk" was. And I probably enjoyed listening to those other albums more. This one is aggressive and was a challenge for the morning commute to work. However, it kind of grew on me over the day, probably especially for Johnny Rotten's unique vocalizations. I find it kind of funny that this album is held in such reverence by those who have created the rock canon. It doesn't really want your reverence. I really don't know how to rate it except that I'm glad to have finally experienced it.

Its gone down a bit for me over the years but it is a great sounding album production wise.

This album is messy, the musicianship is lacking, and it’s perfect for what it is. The Sex Pistols were marketed specifically to appeal to the nascent punk scene but they brought their own brand of sneer and anti-establishment politics to the mix. While it may be doubtful that Johnny Rotten and co. were actual anarchists, there is something to their critique of a pre Thatcher Britain that is genuine and angry

Powerful, rebellious, raw energy, in your face, political, blunt, brutal, one and done, statement!!! This album stands alone in Punk as a single punch to the gut from the Sex Pistols. Had they had more recorded output it may have taken away from the impact of this album. This is a favorite album of mine but there is no denying the impact on rock and roll and punk. The Lyrics are smart and potent, sometimes funny, sometimes offensive but I guess that is the point. You can see the influence on other artists and see why they were recognized as a major influence on Nirvana. Like I said not my favorite but I clearly see the influence and impact, particularly at that time in the UK. 4 for it's impact and influence. Favorite song: Anarchy in the UK, Pretty Vacant.

Never Mind the rest of the Punk in this list, Here's the Sex Pistols! Now, this is good punk rock. Absolute classic! 4.5/5

Liked it

Angry, sloppy, and amazing. This band was a mess, and it worked so well.

Moody

Still sound great, one of my first albums...

Good with a few great songs

Definitely an important album, but if we're being honest it's not all that good.

This album put the band and punk itself on the map, Although punk was going well before this. Today it stands as one of the most influential punk albums to be recorded and probably thee quintessential punk album all time. Stand out tracks: Bodies, Submission and Pretty Vacant. FFO; The Clash, The Dammed, The Ruts.

The typical middle aged Londoner's renowned stiff upper lip must have stiffened to the point of shattering when they first heard the Sex Pistols. They didn't know how to play but nobody cared. Musicianship wasn't the primary (or secondary) selling point. They were all about stirring things up and with their one album they succeeded. Talk about bang for the buck.

Nice crunchy punky sounds

Pretty good Punk.

woops actually 10/10 - not at all dated, fearless, catchy, joyous even if dodgy lyrics occasionally. fun fun fun yes lol iconic. 'submission' is classic cos it has a wee synth at the start, it's like post-punk but punk lol

It's been talked about enough their influence on culture and music history, but even disregarding it, this is an impressive work of music that deserves its reputation and influence. This is THE punk attitude and what it represents. This album is remarkably rock-heavy, clearly taking influence on earlier garage sources, but it sounds great. Instruments rock and compliment Rotten's intense vocals. It's straightforward music, nothing crazy or exotic as seen in glam rock or prog rock. Simple chords and repetition with charm and identity thrown it to make each song memorable and great to listen to. I love the small things like in "Bodies" how they would just stop for a split second then immediately start back up from the top. Rotten is really into his performance, which makes it incredibly engaging for the audience. I absolutely love the direct confrontational approach of his vocal style that goes beyond singing, not so much telling a story as he is expressing dissent and ridicule, making it mildly humorous and relatable. Those moments draw my attention, and I love how it's a defining feature of punk. But it's so prevalent and genuine here that it's no wonder this is a benchmark for punk music. As for the tracks individually, I think they're mostly great. Nothing screams out as bad or lazy, although some tracks in the first half blended in and it didn't pick up until the famous "God Save the Queen."

It's got some great songs but what is going on with the new york song at the end, is it just classic homophobia or am I missing something? 🤔

Better than I expected. Good stuff UK keep it up

Solid Punk Rock origin

Punk rock classic

Never mind the bollocks-the Sex Pistols High energy recording. Even though the recording isn’t the best. The vocals jump out of the speakers. The anger and sex appeal booming out of Johnny rotten is immediately heard from “Holidays in the sun” Bodies is super fun. Lovely language that is so entertaining to your ears. It’s hard not to smile listen to rotten screaming about his existence. I love the speed/tempo of the album. The recording wasn’t mic’d the best. But the energy of the band is so forthright it’s hard to care much about anything but their rock and rock energy. They don’t care if you like them which makes me like them more. This album is dope

Der Ursprung des Punk Rock!

10/10 anarchy God save The Queen!

The first and the only Sex Pistols album. The album has influenced many bands and musicians, and the industry in general. In particular, the album's raw energy, and Johnny Rotten's sneering delivery and "half-singing", are often considered game-changing. It is frequently listed as the most influential punk album, and one of the most important and best albums of all time. I liked it, but overall it is a bit same and monotonous.

Solid punk album

I knew this list would bring up albums I should have listened to all the way through but never took the time. Didn't take long - 3rd one in and here we are. Stands the test of time. Standout track: Submission

Overall good. Foundational album in the punk rock space. It took me about 3 songs or so to really get into the album. Ended up enjoying for the most part.

Pretty amazing to think about this hitting in 1977.

Pretty Vacant is one of my all time favourites, and there are a lot of other great songs on this as well. Enjoyed it

A strident set of songs well delivered and probably much improved by the production crew. They still stand up today although the lyrics seem a little tame.

Would’ve been a good live show, six topless sweaty band members screaming and doing their thing on stage. Gets a bit samey, but enjoyable nonetheless and punk institution

Solid punk rock. Not sure how I feel about the singing style

Great energetic punk album. Incredibly important to the development of the genre.

Some of the OGs of punk, can't hate this stuff, it birthed the stuff I grew up listening to. Not sure how much I love it for it's sound tho, I more just respect the importance of it. Nah, by the end I loved this, sick, OG punk. Easy a 4.

Mid party vibes

Great classic punk rock album. Could hear generations of bands to follow in the guitar/drum riffs and angst riddled lyrics. Holiday in the sun, anarchy in the UK, New York

Saved Prior: None Off Rip: Holidays in the Sun, No Feelings Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: Iconic album, iconic sound, infectious energy. You basically get what this album is about from any song you put on and it doesn't really stray from the recipe, but that recipe is pretty fuckin strong. A 3.5 that I'm going to round up cus I was never not at least mildly enjoying myself listening to this. Can't imagine how crazy this would've been to see live.

4.5 - deeper and more complex by comparison to the Ramones, but ultimately wasn't very intriguing (to me) lyrically and although there were a couple of standouts I didn't feel the consistency to make it a 5.

4, probably another 4.5. Kind of similar, I find the vocals to get grating after awhile. But there's undoubtedly some incredible tracks on here. what a back to back combo with the Ramones, eh?

The beginning of punk rock in the UK.

Nice

Agreablement surpris. Je n’avIs jamais ecoute du a la reputation etc je pensais que ca sersit trip unk heavy mais en fait c’est un tres bon album bien balance qui deplace. Je comrpend le cult status . 4.75

Classic punk rock.

Like many, I was pretty familiar with this band's history, their influence, and their big tunes. However, reading-up on this album--and spending more time with the less-heralded tracks--gave me an even greater appreciation for Johnny Rotten's trolling. Punk needs more diss tracks; and now I wonder if the New York Dolls responded to their criticism in "New York". I think Johnny's snotty voice elevates their overall sound, and the backing vocals on tracks like "EMI" are a nice touch (even if it does sound a bit too similar to The Modern Lovers' "Roadrunner"). I understand its punk, but I would have welcomed a little more deviation in sound from the rest of the band. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wea wena

Classic Punk sounding like well punk, the same rowdy boys from Britain talking about thrashing you and me and everyone else doing their thing.

God Save Johnny Rotten, this is the Sex Pistols! Great punk energy, even without the musicality.

i actually really like it, the vocals especially are really fk cool and like expressive which i love. they are super on brand, like really loud and stuff, but the music is actually melodic and well crafted under the vocals and volume which is such a cool juxtaposition and makes the songs actually awesome. i think the drums are my favourite. i guess a criticism could be they dont really tend to deviate from one specific style; theres nothing wrong with it but it would be cool if they did. i also LOVE the album name and cover, the name and font fit their style so well, but the pink and yellow contrast it which is literally SO COol. i think the best thing about this album is the feeling it gives you when you listen to it, like the anti-establishment thing really empowers you, and how as a band they are so unconventional. easy to listen all the way through. favourites: no feelings, god save the queen, anarchy in the uk

As chaotic as the Sex Pistols were trying to be, it's all a lot more musical than I was expecting and clearly has it's roots in Rhythm and Blues. Aside from some homophobia that hasn't aged well, the rest of the album flows pretty well, and I enjoyed pretty much all of it.

Influential punk. Pretty together.

Classic album that had a revolutionary impact on music.

Heard a billion times in my youth and confirmed the rating. 4! I also feel like punching someone in the face

Great rock album. Very fun listen.

The marketing hype that went with this album really over shadowed the talent that is John Lydon. Portrayed as trash and talentless, never mind the bollocks is anything but.

This a true classic album. Some of its shock has been lost over the years, but it's still a fun and chaotic listen.

This was the 70s?! Bodies was wildly fun, and I can see how this song influenced a lot of the music I'm into from the modern day. Problem shreds. The singer's voice is off but idk if that's a bad thing. I like the contract b/t him being off putting and the lyrics/music being approachable. Probably would have loved this as a teenager

Some good punk rock. Hear a lot of other classic punk bands in their sound.

This is the most influential punk band of all time. I don’t know what else to say.

Good old tunes.

Really better than I was expecting! Very melodic for Punk. I like it so far. Easily a 3, maybe a 4??? We'll see what songs 7-12 sound like. Yeah, it would probably be a 3.5, but I'll grant it a 4.

Bro has a unique voice. I've heard Anarchy in the UK about a million times though. Probably 3/4 of which was from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series lol. The rest of the album is pretty much what I expected though. Classic punk.

Why did I spend so much time listening to Kiss in 77? This rocks! Didn't know G&R covered so many of these songs.

Obviously a very important album and a pioneering band. An epic album in lyrical and musical content, but any melodic genius is destroyed by Rotten's painful shrieking, which of course was part of the punk aesthetic... but I just don't like listening to it 🤷‍♂️ Sorry! Submission has such a good chord progression and vocals are bearable on this track.

I’m not sure Johnny Rotten intended this music for me when he wrote it, but golly I sure enjoy it fellas Power chords and attitude. Good listen during work

Iconic

No denying the impact this album made.

good!!

meh...never really a fan...interesting historically though

I dig it... classic

Love it. A lot.

Los Sex Pistols tienen que estar entre las bandas más sobrevaloradas de la historia... Hay que aclarar un par de cosas; no inventaron el Punk; toda la escena de Punk en los EEUU ya existía con los Ramones, NY Dolls etc. Si quisieran hablar de quién inicia el Punk podría ser más hacia los Stooges quizá como evolución de la música Garage de los 60s o si me presionan... a los Saicos de Perú (sí, uno puede alegar que el verdadero origen del punk es peruano), musicalmente son malos, Johnny Rotten canta atroz y musicalmente no propusieron nada fuera de lo común para 76 (y sí, estoy tomando en cuenta el argumento "es que es el chiste del punk," no, lo siento aún en tomando eso en cuenta suenan mal, aún tomando en cuenta la simplicidad del género son tremendamente planos en su música) ¿Entonces me equivoqué al picarle a las estrellas? ¿Por qué darles alta calificación ? A pesar de lo anterior tienen una importancia fuerte para toda la música (no solo el punk). De la misma forma que los Beatles no inventaron la psicodelia, ni hicieron la mejor música psicodélica, pero llevaron la misma a las masas y cambiaron todo el panorama; los Sex Pistols llevaron ese regreso a acordes de rock simple pareados con un mensaje fuerte, un mensaje antisistema a un nivel y agresividad que hasta ese momento no había permeado en esa magnitud y que ahora llegaba a TODO adolescente británico y, eventualmente, del mundo. Llevaron una falta de respeto, sinceridad y energía a la que le hacía falta la visibilidad que solo ellos con sus escándalos lograron. No fueron una buena banda, solo tuvieron un disco, Sid Vicious fue una escoria de ser humano que no merece que nadie le llorara su muerte, pero ese disco es indudablemente necesario en una lista de esta naturaleza, es un disco malo objetivamente pero disfrutable, es casi tarea obligada para todo adolescente escucharlo y despertar algo dentro de ellos, una chispa y un grado de confrontación que es necesario en la vida. Muchísimas bandas del genero serán mucho, mucho mejores, pocos son tan agresivos o sinceros como Black Flag o musicalmente creativos como The Clash pero los Sex Pistols siempre tendrán un lugar bien cimentado. PD. Anarchy in the UK sí es y seguirá siendo una obra de arte tanto en su letra como en su ritmo y potencia. PD2. Sid Vicious en serio era una mierda mierda. PD3. Muy recomendable un documental que ya tiene unos años llamado The Filth and the Fury

Good background music, songs work well with each other.

Excellent, of course. I was always a bigger fan of the Clash but I can definitely appreciate the Sex Pistols too.

While I am not the biggest fan of this style of music, I appreciate quite a few of the songs and felt nostalgiac when I realized I had heard "Anarchy in the UK" as a kid playing Tony Hawks Pro Skater. Fun listen, but definitely one and done for me.

Rock in roll

Realz

Here's an unpopular opinion: of all the post-rock-n-roll movements, I think Punk has the shallowest range and the shortest shelf life. For all that this is pretty damn solid.

This is the right amount of punk. A classic. Honestly it's way tamer than I thought it to be.

3.5 | Solo conocía una canción y al entrarle a este disco me imaginaba que sería algo mucho más repetitivo y sin imaginación, como happy-punk, todo el tiempo el mismo sonidito; sin embargo me gustó mucho que cada rola tiene una intención y textura diferentes y únicas. También me impresionó la historia del disco y saber que es el único que lograron grabar y eso incluso con cambios de músicos y pleitos.

I actually enjoyed this album quite a bit. It helped me understand some of the roots of punk music. Nothing too drastic instrumentally, but everything worked very well together.

All time. How good are his rolling Rs. Anarchy in the UK obvious highlight (Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 anyone?)

Riffs and progressions are great. Submission is a new favorite song.

Favourite songs - Anarchy in the UK EMI God save the queen Least favourite - Problems Bodies

Classic punk.

Punk bible. Anarchy in UK, God Save the Queen, etc. good stuff, but you def have to be in the mood for it.

Great punk album

One of those bands that have stood the test of time despite only having one album. Not a whole lot a variety, but some absolute classics on this album.

Up da punx

This album is significant more for what it did than what it actually was. It helped define a new genre of music that deliberately set itself apart from an industry that leaned hard into acts that were technically impressive feats if musicianship but ultimately hollow in terms of content and social substance. If Pink Floyd's Welcome to the Machine is the question then here is the answer, delivered with a firm middle finger. And though there's nothing particularly special about this album, it launched punk rock and inspired enough listeners to pick up a guitar or a microphone and do stuff that was even more impressive. The music itself is hardly special now, nearly fifty years later. But this was not music that was made to be timeless. "Anarchy in the UK" can only be understood completely from its own particular time and place. The other thing this album did is scare a lot of people. As hard as it is to believe now, the swearing, the sneering, the clothes, and hair -evrn the bad name- was seem as dangerous for this time. The powers-that-be were caught off guard by the music and the band and reacted to it with alarm, which only further raised the profile of the band and ultimately catapulted them into fame. Years later, the system would learn how to harness the appeal of these acts and turn around and sell them in a nice ironic profitable package. But this album comes on the frontier and you can enjoy the little hit of unsanctioned rebellion that still comes through in this album.

I thought this was okay. I liked the fact the music felt diverse and each song felt unique. Ultimately not for me

This is getting a decent score just because of the impact it had on music as a whole. I am not saying I like this album, but I do respect it. 6/10 Top song... Holidays in the sun

A fine, fun listen. Important to a lot of people. Me, I can take it or leave it. I need a listen every few years and that works for me. Excellent cover art btw, one of the best.

Not as bad as I thought it would be. Can really appreciate the guitars, and also the fact this came out in '77. Some songs sound really fun, some kind of droning and sometimes intelligible. They sound oddly aussie at points hahaha. I do like the song critiquing the monarchy.

Sounds like it has no post production

It’s fun

Some of this did not age well, including some slurs. I’m not generally an enjoyer of punk though other than particularly irksome songs like New York this was more ok than I expected.

Can see why it blew minds

Clearly an important historical document with a few really good songs on it