Ghost Town Flashcards
What time period was Ghost Town set in?
The 1980s.
What was Margaret Thatcher and the conservative government blamed for?
The terrible rise in both unemployment and taxation.
How long did Ghost Town stay at the top of the UK charts?
3 Weeks.
Why is Ghost Town such an important commentary on social injustice?
It shows the dissatisfaction many young people felt towards politicians and their economic policies.
Who was the Ghost Town music video directed by?
Barney Bubbles
What’s the significance of lip-syncing?
Gives the impression of communicating directly to the audience.
What’s the significance of the chanting of the line “this town is coming like a ghost town”
Expresses a nightmarish vision of the world. The wailing chorus suggests we should be incredibly frightened by the prospect of this dystopian future.
