On this day April 17, 1981, Northern Irish punk band Stiff Little Fingers released their third studio album Go for It. Known for mixing political messages with punk energy, the band continued to evolve their sound with this record, adding more melody and maturity to their songwriting while keeping their edge.
Go for It reached number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and featured standout tracks like Roots Radicals Rockers and Reggae and Just Fade Away. The album showed the band's growth both lyrically and musically, incorporating reggae influences and tighter production without losing their rebellious spirit. Coming at a time when the punk scene was shifting, Go for It helped solidify Stiff Little Fingers as more than just a raw punk band they were storytellers with something real to say.
Fun fact: The track Roots Radicals Rockers and Reggae was inspired by the band’s love for reggae music and their respect for bands like The Clash who helped blend the genres.
Trivia question: What 1981 album by Stiff Little Fingers reached number 14 in the UK and featured the track Roots Radicals Rockers and Reggae?
Go for It reached number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and featured standout tracks like Roots Radicals Rockers and Reggae and Just Fade Away. The album showed the band's growth both lyrically and musically, incorporating reggae influences and tighter production without losing their rebellious spirit. Coming at a time when the punk scene was shifting, Go for It helped solidify Stiff Little Fingers as more than just a raw punk band they were storytellers with something real to say.
Fun fact: The track Roots Radicals Rockers and Reggae was inspired by the band’s love for reggae music and their respect for bands like The Clash who helped blend the genres.
Trivia question: What 1981 album by Stiff Little Fingers reached number 14 in the UK and featured the track Roots Radicals Rockers and Reggae?
