Punks Not Dead

by The Exploited

Overview

Originally issued in 1981, Punks Not Dead was the Exploited's first full-length album. They'd issued singles like "Army Life" and "Exploited Barmy Army" previously, and those were re-recorded for what was hailed and/or reviled as a jagged, messy, and more aggressive reaction to the punk "establishment" of the time. The mix of hate and love toward the Exploited was fine by vocalist Wattie Buchan and his revolving cast of bandmembers -- they just wanted a reaction, to get people to really listen. Tracks like "S.P.G.," "Out of Control," and "I Believe in Anarchy" were mush-mouthed dynamos of chanting, ranting, and ragged song structure, early templates of the U.S. hardcore scene to come. ~ Johnny Loftus

Product Details

Release Date:	07/29/2022
Label:	Radiation Deluxe / Radiation Records
UPC:	8055515233100

Tracks

1. Punks Not Dead
2. Mucky Pup
3. Cop Cars
4. Free Flight
5. Army Life, Pt.2
6. Blown To Bits
7. Sex & Violence
8. SPG
9. Royalty
10. Dole Q
11. Exploited Barmy Army
12. Ripper
13. Out of Control
14. Son of a Copper
15. I Believe in Anarchy

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Exploited   Primary Artist
Walter "Wattie" Buchan   Vocals
Dru Stix   Drums,Vocals
Carole   Vocals
Gary McCormack   Bass,Vocals
Havi   Vocals
Big John   Guitar,Vocals
Gary   Bass,Vocals

Technical Credits

Dru Stix   Group Member
John Duncan   Composer
Walter "Wattie" Buchan   Composer,Group Member
Puncture   Composer
Neil   Engineer
Dave Leaper   Producer
Mark Brennan   Liner Notes
Glen Campbell   Composer
Brian Burrows   Sleeve Remix
Karyn Dunning   Liner Notes
Gary McCormack   Composer
J. Duncan   Composer
Gary   Group Member