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Disc 01
 01. "She's Got A New Spell" 02. "Must I Paint You A Picture?" 03. "Tender Comrade" 04. "The Price I Pay" 05. "Little Time Bomb" 06. "Rotting On Remand" 07. "Valentine's Day Is Over" 08. "Life With The Lions" 09. "The Only One" 10. "The Short Answer" 11. "Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards"
Disc 02
01. "The Only One (Demo)" 02. "The Price I Pay (Demo)" 03. "Love Has No Pride" 04. "That's Entertainment" 05. "She's Got A New Spell (Demo)" 06. "The Short Answer (Demo)" 07. "Little Time Bomb (Demo)" 08. "Bad Penny (Demo)" 09. "Reason To Believe (Live)" 10. "Must I Paint You A Picture? (Extended Version)" 11. "Raglan Road (Live)"
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Reissue With Bonustracks |
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| Description: | Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards? This is the album that delivered that leap, painted you a picture and then left a Little Time Bomb. But with added pizazz! Peek behind the velvet curtains and see the inner workings of how this album was formed by listening to the exclusive demo versions of familiar tracks. - Workers Playtime - Special Reissue Bonus Edition.
Released in a gatefold cardboard sleeve.
Recorded October 1987 - July 1988 at Pavillon Studios, London W10.
Released September 1988 GO DISCS AGOLP 15.
CD1: Digitally re-mastered @ Metropolis Mastering.
CD2: Digitally re-mastered @ Sound Mastering.
Bonus-CD:
2-1: Recorded 15th October 1987
2-2: Recorded 15th October 1987
2-3: Recorded 5th January 1988
2-4: Recorded 5th January 1988
2-5: Recorded spring 1988
2-6: Recorded 15th March 1988
2-7: Recorded 31st May 1988
2-8: Recorded spring 1988
All recorded at Pavillon Studios during the Workers Playtime sessions.
All previously unreleased.
2-9: Recorded at the Club Soda, Montreal 1st November 1988 - Released 1989 on 'Utility 12" Sampler' Utility, USAMP1.
2-10: Recorded spring 1988 at Pavillon Studios - Released November 1988 as B side of 'She's Got A New Spell' 7" Go Discs GOD 24
2-11: Recorded live at the Womad Festival Toronto in August 1989 - Released May 1990 on 'Utility 7" Sampler' Utility, USAMP2.
"Workers Playtime" on CD brings together one of Billy Bragg's most thoughtful and emotionally rich collections of songs. Originally recorded at the end of the 1980s, this album marked a move from his earlier, raw, electric protest sound toward a fuller, more melodic production - without losing his sharp political eye and heartfelt storytelling. Lyrically, it balances personal and political themes: tender love songs sit next to pieces that question social justice, work, and everyday life in Thatcher-era Britain. The arrangements are warmer and more varied than on his early records, with subtle band accompaniments that highlight Bragg's distinctive baritone voice and direct, conversational delivery. As a CD edition, "Workers Playtime" is ideal for listeners who want to discover or rediscover one of the key works in Bragg's catalogue in a convenient, durable format for home listening or archiving a classic singer-songwriter album.
Billy Bragg is a British singer-songwriter known for blending folk, punk and protest music into a unique, unmistakable style. Emerging in the early 1980s with minimal, electric guitar-driven songs and strongly left-wing lyrics, he quickly became a central voice of British alternative music and political songwriting. Over the decades he has released a long series of critically acclaimed albums, built a loyal international audience, and collaborated with artists from rock and folk scenes alike, as well as contributing significantly to the preservation and continuation of the Woody Guthrie song legacy. His work is widely recognized for combining emotional intimacy with clear, socially engaged messages.
The CD is released by Cooking Vinyl, an independent label known for supporting artist-driven careers away from the constraints of the mainstream major-label system. Founded in the UK, Cooking Vinyl has built a strong reputation in alternative, rock and folk-related genres, emphasizing creative freedom, fairer artist deals, and long-term catalogue care. Their name on a release is often associated with a focus on quality songwriting, solid sound, and respect for both artist and audience. This "Workers Playtime" CD fits well into that tradition, presenting an important album from a singular voice in modern songwriting in a form that suits collectors and serious music listeners alike. |
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22 |
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71129747482 |
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