This week we’re talking about one of the gnarliest bands in history, Crass. Pioneers of anarcho punk, Crass, was a manic, terrifying, and surprisingly brilliant group of (probably) smelly musicians. While their style remained rooted in punk throughout their career, their writing, both lyrically and musically, elaborated on a kind of nuanced brutality with every record. If extremely heavy cockney accents don’t bother you, give them a shot.
Closing track: “Poison in a Pretty Pill” from Penis Envy (1981)
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Mike’s Picks:
Stations of the Crass (1979) — Best Album
Penis Envy (1981) — Personal Favorite
Ten Notes on a Summer’s Day (1986) — Worst Album
Yes Sir, I Will (1983) — Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Penis Envy (1981) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Yes Sir, I Will (1983) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
The Feeding of the 5000 (1978)
Stations of the Crass (1979)
Penis Envy (1981)
Christ — The Album (1982)
Yes Sir, I Will (1983)
Ten Notes on a Summer’s Day (1986)
Best Before 1984 (1986)