The Purple Hearts

One of the standout bands of the British Mod revival of the late 1970s and early '80s, the Purple Hearts wrote and recorded one of the community's enduring anthems, "Millions Like Us," and were one of the best-received acts on the scene during their heyday. Their taut sound and energetic attack were clearly informed by the Jam and the early Who, like most of their peers, and their songs boasted a punky concision and strong melodic hooks. Their debut LP, 1980's Beat That!, was their defining work, a tough, smart, streamlined set of no-frills guitar rock, while their second and ...