A collection of re-recordings by Billy Bragg, revisiting his early work with a more mature perspective and a full band. This 40th-anniversary release offers a fresh take on his foundational tracks.
- The album title refers to 40 years since the release of Bragg's debut EP, "Life's A Riot With Spy Vs Spy".
- This release features re-recordings of songs from his first three albums: "Life's a Riot...", "Between the Wars", and "Talking to the Taxman About Poetry".
- Notable guest musicians on the album include Cara Dillont and Methap Dolatabadi.
Billy Bragg is a British singer-songwriter and political activist from Barking, East London, known for his passionate, topical songwriting and his distinctive blend of folk and punk rock. "The Roaring Forty" arrives at a point where Bragg is revisiting his catalog, celebrating decades of activism and musical output.
Tracklist
More from Billy Bragg
No One Knows Nothing Anymore2013
City of Heroes2026
Life's a Riot with Spy Vs Spy1983
Tooth & Nail2013
Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 – 20192019
Shine a Light: Field Recordings From the Great American Railroad2016
The Million Things That Never Happened2021
Don't Try This at Home1991
Bridges Not Walls2017
