“Anarchy in the UK”

"Anarchy in the UK" can be read as "a statement of self-rule, of ultimate independence, of do-it-yourself." This statement has resonated with generations of punks. Marcus puts the Sex Pistols' punk revolution into context with what he identifies as incarnations of the same rebel spirit: a record called "Anarchy in the UK" was issued in London, and this event launched a transformation of pop music all over the world. Anarcho-punks defied Margaret Thatcher's economic liberalism and cultural conservatism. Their principled opposition to Thatcherism led to 'new' ideas, such as pacifism, animal rights, and environmentalism, becoming part of the anarcho-punk philosophy. Indebted to the pioneers of British punk, Fall of Efrafa's impressive oeuvre encompasses a wide range of styles and influences. It is, therefore, a perfect example of the poetic and aesthetic eclecticism that characterized post-millennial British punk. American and British punk scenes had been cross-pollinating one another for decades, which rendered them almost indistinguishable in terms of sound and outlook.