Buzzcocks and the Rise of Melodic Punk

This episode dives into Buzzcocks’ 1978 single “Ever Fallen in Love,” tracing how a simple two‑chord hook became an early pop‑punk anthem that cracked the UK charts while still sounding raw. We follow Pete Shelley’s quick, low‑budget recording at EMI Studios, the DIY release on limited pressings, and the song’s influence on later bands that blended punk energy with catchy choruses.

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