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The Angry Young Them

by Them

Released: June 11, 1965

Blues rock, garage rock, rhythm and blues, proto-punk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Debut Album.

The Album

"The Angry Young Them" marks the debut album by the Northern Irish rock and roll band Them, led by the iconic singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Released in the UK in June 1965, the album serves as a testament to the raw energy and talent of the emerging group. In the United States, the album took on a slightly altered form, released under the title "Them" with a selection of different tracks.

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Regardless of the variations, both versions of the…

Regardless of the variations, both versions of the album showcase Them's distinctive sound, characterized by Morrison's impassioned vocals and the band's dynamic blend of rock and roll.

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In the United States, the album took on a slightly altered form, released under the title "Them" with a selection of different tracks. Regardless of the variations, both versions of the album showcase Them's distinctive sound, characterized by Morrison's impassioned vocals and the band's dynamic blend of rock and roll.