Decca Years [Import]

Cock Sparrer | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 15, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Captain Oi!
• ASIN: B000F8NJL4
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #306,135 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. We Love You

2. Sister Suzie

3. Platinum Blonde

4. Taken for a Ride

5. Again and Again

6. Runnin' Riot

7. Chip on My Shoulder

8. Watcha Gonna Do About It

9. Teenage Heart

10. I Need a Witness

11. Sunday Stripper [*]

12. Trouble on the Terraces [*]

13. What's It Like to Be Old [*]

14. Run for Cover [*]

15. What's It Like to Be Old [Version 2][*]

Editorial Reviews

First ever official release for the legendary Cock Sparrer's recordings for the Decca label in 1976-77, including the acknowledged classics 'Runnin Riot' and 'Chip On My Shoulder' as well as the entire eponymous debut LP, released (believe it or not) in Spain only!! Also includes on CD for the first time several non-album tracks that are now acknowledged Oi! classics, such as 'Sunday Stripper' and 'We Love You' Booklet includes pictures of every Cock Sparrer Decca related release, and sleevenotes provide by the band as well as many rare, previously unpublished pictures of the band. Captin Oi. 2006.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong, classic pun, March 12, 2009

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This review is from: Decca Years (Audio CD)

If you enjoyed Cock Sparrer's classic "Shock Troops." you may find favor with this set of early tracks that combine basic production with those irresistible books we've come to expect from this band. The vocal sound is close to Slade - hardly punk - but the level of songwriting and intelligence of the lyrics are a preview of what the band will achieve. From their cover of "Sister Suzie", there's a distinctly rock flavor to several of these tracks; however, the R'n'B-flavored guitar - much like Eater, but with more punch - shows off the early punk sound.

Mandatory of Cock Sparrer fans, it's also a guilty pleasure for fans of '77-style punk.