This is England

Label: Universal Music
Release Year: 2007
Barcode: 602498483633
Country: UK
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack

This is England is a 2006 British drama film directed by Shane Meadows. It is set in the early 1980s and follows the story of a 12-year-old boy named Shaun who, grieving the loss of his father in the Falklands War, becomes involved with a group of skinheads. The film explores the tension between the original non-racist skinhead culture and the rise of far-right nationalism within it, showing Shaun's coming-of-age as he navigates friendship, loyalty, and violence. Meadows offers a gritty portrayal of post-industrial England, capturing the social and economic discontent of the time.

The soundtrack of This is England is a carefully curated mix of 1980s British music that perfectly complements the film’s atmosphere. It includes tracks from British ska and punk bands like Toots and the Maytals and UK Subs, capturing the energy and raw emotion of the era. Additionally, atmospheric pieces by Ludovico Einaudi add a haunting, melancholic undertone to the film’s more emotional moments. The soundtrack serves as a reflection of the diverse subcultures present during the period, amplifying the film’s exploration of identity and belonging.

Track Listing

54-46 Was My Number
Toots & The Maytals

Come On Eileen
Dexys Midnight Runners

Tainted Love
Soft Cell

Dialogue: Underpass/Flares
Various Artists

Nicole (Instrumental)
Gravenhurst

Dialogue: Cynth/Dad
Various Artists

Morning Sun
Al Barry & The Cimarons

Dialogue: Shoe Shop
Various Artists

Louie Louie
Toots & The Maytals

Pressure Drop
Toots & The Maytals

Dialogue: Hair In Cafe
Various Artists

Do the Dog
The Specials

Ritornare
Ludovico Einaudi

Dialogue: This Is England
Various Artists

Return of Django
The Upsetters

Warhead
UK Subs

Fuori Dal Mondo
Ludovico Einaudi

Since Yesterday
Strawberry Switchblade

Dialogue: Tits
Various Artists

The Dark End of the Street
Percy Sledge

Oltremare (Edit)

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