|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2CD
|
|
LMS 5521921
|
In the mid '80s, in the midst and direct aftermath of the era defining Miner's Strike, The Redskins, as political activists, delivered their electrifying and radical Socialist Workers Party missives and broadsides through the ministry of their music -- a unique post-punk rock/soul hybrid that gained their lead singer, Chris Dean, the sobriquet "Tamla Motormouth." The Redskins were taking a stand for the working man and by standing up, they stood out -- and never so forcefully as in the live arena! With their stellar musicianship and crack brass section honed through a never-ending whorl of "fighting fund" benefit gigs, they were the furious flames that kept the anti-Thatcher fires of dissent burning throughout those challenging years marked by her seeming unassailability. These Furious Flames! is a 25-track documentation of the energy, commitment and drive of the Redskins as that campaigning live act. Issued in 2CD capacity wallet, double vinyl and digital editions, each format couples together a recording of the full set of the finale concert of their 1985 "Kick Over Apartheid!" tour -- including guest appearances from Jerry Dammers and Billy Bragg - with the BBC broadcast tracks from their 1986 concert at the Town And Country Club. The double CD edition comes with a 40-page booklet that compiles new and period quotes by band members Martin Hewes, Chris Dean, Paul Hookham, and Kevin Robertson as well as thoughts by an array of associates and celebrity fans including poet Atilla The Stockbroker, Billy Bragg, Colin Revolting, their studio album producers Pat Foley & Chris Silagyi and DJ Gary Crowley. The booklet also contains gig reviews, photographs and a condensed digest of media quotes about the band. The double vinyl LP format has printed inner bags replete with evocative archive photographs and a written introduction by Redskins founding member Martin Hewes, with whose co-operation and input this celebratory release has been curated.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
2LP
|
|
LMS 5521922
|
LP version. In the mid '80s, in the midst and direct aftermath of the era defining Miner's Strike, The Redskins, as political activists, delivered their electrifying and radical Socialist Workers Party missives and broadsides through the ministry of their music -- a unique post-punk rock/soul hybrid that gained their lead singer, Chris Dean, the sobriquet "Tamla Motormouth." The Redskins were taking a stand for the working man and by standing up, they stood out -- and never so forcefully as in the live arena! With their stellar musicianship and crack brass section honed through a never-ending whorl of "fighting fund" benefit gigs, they were the furious flames that kept the anti-Thatcher fires of dissent burning throughout those challenging years marked by her seeming unassailability. These Furious Flames! is a 25-track documentation of the energy, commitment and drive of the Redskins as that campaigning live act. Issued in 2CD capacity wallet, double vinyl and digital editions, each format couples together a recording of the full set of the finale concert of their 1985 "Kick Over Apartheid!" tour -- including guest appearances from Jerry Dammers and Billy Bragg - with the BBC broadcast tracks from their 1986 concert at the Town And Country Club. The double CD edition comes with a 40-page booklet that compiles new and period quotes by band members Martin Hewes, Chris Dean, Paul Hookham, and Kevin Robertson as well as thoughts by an array of associates and celebrity fans including poet Atilla The Stockbroker, Billy Bragg, Colin Revolting, their studio album producers Pat Foley & Chris Silagyi and DJ Gary Crowley. The booklet also contains gig reviews, photographs and a condensed digest of media quotes about the band. The double vinyl LP format has printed inner bags replete with evocative archive photographs and a written introduction by Redskins founding member Martin Hewes, with whose co-operation and input this celebratory release has been curated.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
4CD BOX
|
|
LMS 5521469
|
The Redskins debut album Neither Washington Nor Moscow recently turned 35 and now is remastered for the first time for deluxe reissues on London Records. With their trademark mix of punk and northern soul, the lead singer and guitarist Chris Dean once cited his ambition was to have the band "sing like The Supremes and walk like The Clash." Loved by John Peel and Billy Bragg the album includes the singles "Lean On Me", "Bring It On Down" and "Kick Over The Statues". Famously members of the Social Workers Party the bands politics remain as relevant now as then. Four-CD box contains 54 additional tracks, a comprehensive audio history of the band.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
LP
|
|
LMS 5521470
|
LP version. 180 gram vinyl; gatefold sleeve; printed inner sleeve. The Redskins debut album Neither Washington Nor Moscow recently turned 35 and now is remastered for the first time for deluxe reissues on London Records. With their trademark mix of punk and northern soul, the lead singer and guitarist Chris Dean once cited his ambition was to have the band "sing like The Supremes and walk like The Clash." Loved by John Peel and Billy Bragg the album includes the singles "Lean On Me", "Bring It On Down" and "Kick Over The Statues". Famously members of the Social Workers Party the bands politics remain as relevant now as then.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
LP
|
|
OUTS 002LP
|
Lovely put together compilation of rarities and hard-to-find tracks. The Redskins were a 1980s English band, notable for their left-wing politics, skinhead image, and catchy, danceable songs. Their music combined influences from soul, rockabilly, pop, and punk rock.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
10"
|
|
LMS 5521266EP
|
RSD 2019 release. The first Redskins reissue in many years, this is a four-track celebration of their 1985 Top 40 hit, "Bring It Down! (This Insane Thing!)" Featuring their distinctive hybrid of rock and soul complete with their signature brass section and their unmistakable "call to arms" socialist sensibility. It kicks off with an exclusive 7" remix which is an alternative EQ'd mix of the original hit single found among the archived master tapes. The release also includes the original extended 12" version of "Bring It Down! (This Insane Thing)" as well as the 12" single's B-side "You Want It? They've Got It!" The final track is a previously unreleased live edit of their track "Let's Make It Work" recorded at the Polytechnic of Central London in December of 1985. All tracks remastered from the original analog source tapes by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering. Limited edition red vinyl 10" in replica gatefold sleeve.
|