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Hedonism and homelessness, Madchester and masculinity

The North’s rockstar-scally-addicts aren’t romantic heroes – they’re examples of commodification in action.

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Image: Mark E Smith of the Fall at Camp Bestival, Lulworth Castle. David Jensen/EMPICS/PA Images

1988: Men on the street smoking weed, drinking and talking. Crazy guys.

2018: Men on the street smoking spice, drinking and talking. Men with mental health problems.