"Flogging a Dead Horse" is a compilation album by the English punk rock band Sex Pistols, released in 1979. The album features a selection of tracks from the band's studio album "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" (1977), as well as non-album singles and B-sides.
The compilation includes some of the Sex Pistols' most iconic songs, such as "Anarchy in the U.K.," "God Save the Queen," "Pretty Vacant," and "Holidays in the Sun." These tracks encapsulate the band's rebellious attitude, raw energy, and confrontational lyrics, which made them a symbol of the punk rock movement in the late 1970s.
"Flogging a Dead Horse" also includes several live recordings and alternate versions of songs, providing fans with a comprehensive overview of the Sex Pistols' brief but influential career. The album's title reflects the band's self-awareness and sense of irony, acknowledging the repetitive nature of compiling their limited discography into multiple releases.
While "Flogging a Dead Horse" was not as commercially successful as the band's debut album, it remains a popular compilation among fans of punk rock and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Sex Pistols. The album serves as a reminder of the band's impact on popular music and their status as cultural icons.
