E01: So Good They Named it Twice – Back to New York City

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In the opening episode of the series, Jeremy and Tim set the scene on the political and economic backdrop of the age. As the Fordist settlement begins to collapse, we hear about the creeping neoliberalisation of the city. We explore the austerity aesthetics of the proto-punk scene emerging from bands like the Ramones and the Modern Lovers, and think about how Patti Smith bridges this new sound to the rock songwriters of the late '60s. Plus a Loft classic and the return of Adam Curtis.

Produced and edited by Matt Huxley.  

Tracklist:
Patti Smith - Free Money
Miroslav Vitous - New York City
Jonathan Richmond and the Modern Lovers - Roadrunner
New York Dolls - Looking For A Kiss
The Ramones - Sheena Is a Punk Rocker

Books:
Jeremy Gilbert and Alex Williams - Hegemony Now
David Harvey - A Brief History of Neoliberalism