Sliding this record out of its sleeve for the first time, I was hit with that unmistakable vinyl warmth. The opening tracks of 'Entertainment!' feel like a manifesto—raw, urgent, and impossibly fresh decades later. Gang of Four's razor-sharp guitars and Jon King’s frenetic vocals are a masterclass in post-punk tension.

Side 2’s missing 22 seconds (a pressing quirk mentioned in reviews) barely dims the thrill. Tracks like '5.45' and 'Damaged Goods' are relentless—jagged rhythms dissecting capitalism and alienation with surgical precision. The remastered edition I own brings out hidden textures in the mix, though some highs can screech like a subway brake (a noted flaw in earlier pressings).

Spinning this during a late-night listening session, I caught myself air-drumming to 'At Home He’s a Tourist.' The album’s political fury feels eerily current, proving great art doesn’t dilute. The mini-replica sleeve and included 10" artwork are nice touches, though I’d kill for a full inner sleeve replica.

Flaws? Sure—but this is a landmark. If your collection lacks Gang of Four, it’s like a bookshelf missing Orwell. Crank it loud, dissect the lyrics, and let it remind you how rebellion should sound.