Shine On - A Compilation

First up is this rather fine cassette compilation of all things ‘anarcho’, ‘punk’ and independent from the early 80’s, this was put together by a guy called Paul who produced a fanzine called Heaven and Hell, he then issued this tape. It’s a jam packed C90’s worth of live and studio recordings of the following bands: Paramedic Squad, Polemic, The Apostles, Black Mass, Chumbawumba, The Infected, Tender Loving Care, No Defence, The Astronauts, Political Asylum, Nightmare and The Xpozez. Two tracks from each band and some rather 'nice' cut up speech/sounds between each track, gives a great aural artefact of the era of Protest and Survive and Do It Yourself, so what are ya waiting for, duck, cover and click!

THE APOSTLES - Alive in 83 'From Camden to Hackney' Blow it Up, Burn it Down, Kick it Till it Breaks

What can I say about The Apostles……a hugh influence, not just another anarcho band, questionable view point, by that I mean they made you think and question not just the big things, but your own place in the scheme of it all. Cathartic lyrics from Andy whose demons were unleashed onto the anarcho punk scene where there was no other band like ‘em, Johnny Thunders style guitar licks from Dave and a combination of Mark Perry and Mark E Smiths Punk Rock sensibilities gave the Apostles a unique sound and style amongst the 'Crass Brigade' The Apostles were no pacifists and were proud of that fact which often found them in trouble with some of the anarcho scenesters, you can hear this on the first 6 tracks recorded at LMC in Camden, where their vocals were turned down on account of their non pacifist stance. This however didn’t stop ’em working with Crass in the setting up of the anarcho centres in London. The last 6 tracks on this download were recorded at another venue the band opened under a railway arch in Hackney; The Recession Club and find the band exploring a more avante guard and less incendiary sound. Both recordings were released as separate tapes, I’ve just compiled ‘em both together for yer listening pleasure. Get the goods here.