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A Certain Ratio

post-punk, funk, disco·Music·indie·United Kingdom
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A Certain Ratio is a prominent English post-punk band from Greater Manchester, formed in 1977. Known for their innovative blend of funk and disco elements, they have released 13 studio albums and continue to be active in the music scene.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Current affiliation with Mute Records
  • One of the first artists signed to Factory Records
  • Planned 2026 tour for their 45th anniversary
WHAT FANS SAY (4)

Waiting on a Train "it`s so insane"

Last.fm user · lastfm

Случайно увидел их в пост-панк подборке и проникся. Ну и новый альбом хорош, не стареют душой ветераны

Last.fm user · lastfm

Honestly, the new album is bloody incredible. It's amazing how they maintain their high quality out put in so many different decades.

Last.fm user · lastfm

It seems they grew on me immensely...

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is A Certain Ratio underrated?

A Certain Ratio has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 60 out of 100. despite having 47K monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. they have notable achievements including current affiliation with mute records.

Q:What genre is A Certain Ratio?

A Certain Ratio works in post-punk, funk, disco originating from United Kingdom (Greater Manchester). As a music artist at the "indie" level, A Certain Ratio has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader post-punk scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does A Certain Ratio have?

A Certain Ratio has approximately 47K monthly listeners on Spotify. This is a solid independent following but well below what their quality signals suggest they deserve.

Q:Who are similar artists to A Certain Ratio?

Fans of A Certain Ratio often also enjoy The Pop Group, Talking Heads, The B-52's, Liquid Liquid, Gang of Four. These artists share common ground in the post-punk space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate A Certain Ratio's approach to post-punk, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't A Certain Ratio more famous?

With a Gap Score of 60/100, A Certain Ratio's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: with 47K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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