![]() ![]() The Drones – Just Want To Be Myself (7” Version)ģ0. Puncture – You Can’t Rock And Roll (In A Council Flat)ġ2. Slaughter & The Dogs – Where Have All The Boot Boys GoneĠ9. The Boomtown Rats – Lookin’ After No.1Ġ4. For those with a brief or acute interest in Punk this is necessary pleasure.Ġ1. Not every track is a winner, those which are not have an interesting quality that makes them somewhat appealing. All strands of which are infested in this set. It fought back against corrupt political systems, racism, and of course poverty. In truth punk was a rebellion against the system, sets such as this remind audiences of the power the music had. Lovingly put together by curator David Wells, which delves into each band, a labor of love that is the reason to purchase this set alone. As with other releases of this nature from Cherry Red, there comes the info of a booklet with 15,000 words on the music enclosed. And it is good to see the bombastic Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias along with Graham Parker get a well deserved mention. The beauty of the set is again the running order, igniting with Buzzcocks and moving with the force of an atomic bomb across the three discs, very little space is wasted. Though, I do feel the inclusion of Raped with their self titled abomination may be a step too far taste wise, but it is at the end of the set and by then you are all punked out. These bands sit nicely next to the Radio Stars and the early incarnation of Ultravox which started even in 1977 showing a switch in style that would become new wave. Such as Eddie And The Hotrods, Slaughter And The Dogs, Cock Spanner (from the Oi! sector) and Billy Idol’s first act Generation x. There are some staggering highlights however, it does show bands which in this modern era may have been forgotten. Fact being the band were as much Punk as they were Metal when they started out.ġ977:The Year Punk Broke also highlights bands which you may not be familiar with, and through simple bad luck never reached the pinnacle of some of those aforementioned. With some surprises thrown in such as Lemmy’s first incarnation of Motorhead performing their self-titled tune. So to does Ireland’s Boomtown Rats and Radiators From Space. Not only does the set highlight the best from the UK scene, it also explores other countries, New York’s Johnny Thunders And The Heartbreakers make an appearance. Including songs by acts such as The Damned, X-Ray Spex, Sham 69, The Jam. This is a refreshing, intense, nostalgic and essential release. Acting as a time capsule moment for those who were there, and a view into a time when music caused an upheaval against an abysmal backdrop. Showcasing some of the best acts to rise that year over a staggering 87 tracks. The set, aptly titled 1977:The Year Punk Broke does exactly what it intends to do. This time the focus is on Punk, and the year 1977 which saw the explosion of a movement. With a fully illustrated booklet with notes on each track.Due for release this coming Friday, June 28th, Cherry Red Records again open the vaults and unleash some musical delights. 60 tracks that exude a 'who do you think you're shoving around' attitude. ![]() Not to mention 'bovver rock' rarities from the likes of Scruff, Johnny Du Cann and Cyanide. And pre Oi! Pioneers like Menace, Angelic Upstarts and Cockney Rejects. Plus stalwarts from the heavier end of Glam, with the likes of Sweet, Geordie and Hector and a swathe of non art school Punk outfits like Cock Sparrer, Slaughter & The Dogs and Sham 69. Featuring 'Lads Rock' legends The Faces, Mott The Hoople and Slade. A swaggering 3CD collection featuring 60 tracks that were the soundtrack to the terraces and back streets of 70s Britain. With a fully illustrated booklet with notes on each track. With A Hammer īluegrass Vacation Ī swaggering 3CD collection featuring 60 tracks that were the soundtrack to the terraces and back streets of 70s Britain. Bob Marley - Tuff Gong Jamaica Pressings. ![]()
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