There's some discussion on Twitter about whether Kaiser Chiefs or The Smiths will be replacing Amy Winehouse in the download charts, after this week's incidents. In light of this, here's the first part of a series of posts: 5 alternative songs about rioting
The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, from their recent comeback album. I'm a sucker for a novelty cover version anyhow, and this would add a delightfully silly air to proceedings if they used it to soundtrack vandals on News 24.
Denim - Council Houses. Lawrence from Felt explains the social context of the riots in Birmingham, without coming over all Polly Toynbee.
The Clash - This Is England. The sole redeeming feature of the terrible, terrible 'Cut The Crap' album.
McCarthy - Charles Windsor. Bit of a throwback to the student demonstrations perhaps, but a nice bit of wish fulfilment.
Jeffrey Lewis - Securicor. Far more listenable than the Crass original, a nice portrait of the people whose job it is to protect property from the majority.
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