Chumbawamba
Chumbawamba
Anarcho-pop band from Leeds.
Originally formed in the early 1980s as Chimp Eats Banana, Chumbawamba first emerged in the anarchopunk scene which was dominated by bands such a pacifist punks Crass. As Chumbawamba increasingly differed from their peers in outlook and tactics, they began to adopt a new musical style which incorporated elements of folk music, indie rock and hip-hop.
After drifting between labels, their change in direction culminated in signing a record deal with major label EMI, a choice which sparked outrage amongst their former comrades, outrage that culminated in a “Fuck Chumbawamba” compilation. By chance, Chumbawamba’s new work with EMI resulted in an internationally best-selling single, “Tubthumping”, and a sudden rise to fame.
- Tubthumping
- WWW Dot
- El Fusilado
- Bella Ciao
- Cartrouble
- Money Money Money
- I’m Coming Out
- Enough Is Enough
- I Never Gave Up (Cass Mix)
- Pop Star Kidnap
- When I’m Bad
- The Health And Happiness Show
- Silly Love Songs
- Fine Line
- Sleep
- Ah-Men
- Rock ‘n’ Roles
- Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart
- Smith & Taylor
- The Song Collector
- Knickers
- Stairway to Heaven
- Introduction
- Salt Fare, North Sea