The Punk Singles 1981-84 [IMPORT]

G.B.H., Hawkwind

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 15, 2002)
• Original Release Date: January 15, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Int'l
• ASIN: B00005V32Y
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #250,856 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
UK compilation for the British punk metal act. 22 tracks including, 'Race Against Time', 'Knife Edge', 'Lycanthropy', 'Necrophillia', 'State Executioner', 'Dead On Arrival', 'Generals', 'Freak' & 'No Survivors'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential British Hardcore, April 23, 2006

By	Ernesto Catalan Valdez "Kastas" (Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

GBH, along with DISCHARGE, were at the head of the punk/metal movement of the early 80's in England. Although both bands would probably consider themselves as true punks the reality is that their sonic assault owes as much to MOTORHEAD as to THE RAMONES. This compilation should satisfy those GBH fans looking for the ultra rare (and expensive) "THE CLAY YEARS" CD, as this CD contains all of the songs of "Clay Years" plus a newly remastered sound. The same thing goes for those looking for the "Leather, Bristles and Studs". These were GBH's first recordings and the sound is fast and loud and very similar to what DISCHARGE was up to. It's hard to say which songs are stand outs, but "Necrophilia", "Self Destruct", "Lycanthropy" and "Knife's Edge" are particularly amazing. This is the type of hardcore punk that is sorely missed and has virtually nothing to do with what parades as "punk" these days. The production, while primitive, is pretty ballsy and all instruments stand out and have a nice balance. MOTORHEAD fans should take notice as there is very little difference between this and early 80's MOTORHEAD.
Fans of early 80's/vintage hardcore punk should not let this album go by! You won't be disappointed!