5 Things to Know About the Mekons' Approach to Band Lineups

Eleven musicians played on So Good It Hurts The band treated lineup expansion as a creative choice, not a logistical problem.

More musicians meant a rawer sound The more people in the room, the more ragged and interesting the result.

Lineup changes were deliberate The Mekons used shifting membership to shape their music, not just fill roles.

The collective approach defined their style A larger group created unpredictable dynamics that became a signature.

This wasn’t unusual for the band They consistently prioritized creative chaos over tidy production.