Runnin' Riot in '84

by Cock Sparrer

Overview

Cock Sparrer would break up again in 1984, demoralized by the totally misplaced opprobrium that had grown up around their last album. Before they went, however, Runnin' Riot in '84 exploded across the Oi! scene like napalm in an outhouse, a ferocious roar that only grew more complex as you listened. Edging away from the fast and furious edge that gave Shock Troops its flavor, Cock Sparrer remained fast, remained furious, but leavened those qualities with some genuinely powerful songwriting. Tracks like "Think Again," "The Sun Says" (a commentary on the editorial column in Britain's most-read gutter tabloid), and "They Mean Murder" all suggested that Cock Sparrer were by no means finished, even if their epitaphs were soon being written. Anybody working backwards through the band's ultimately resumed career will find a lot to thank this album for. ~ Dave Thompson

Product Details

Release Date:	06/07/2024
Label:	Pirate Press Records
UPC:	0810096655134

Tracks

1. Run With the Blind
2. Is Anybody There?
3. Price Too High to Pay
4. Think Again
5. Don't Say a Word
6. The Sun Says
7. They Mean Murder
8. Closedown
9. Chip on My Shoulder [Live]
10. Runnin' Riot [Live]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Cock Sparrer   Primary Artist
Steve Burgess   Bass
Chris Skepis   Guitar
Colin McFaull   Vocals
Steve Bruce   Drums
Shug ONeil   Guitar

Technical Credits

Cock Sparrer   Composer
Steve Burgess   Composer
Chris Skepis   Composer
Steve Bruce   Composer
Shug ONeil   Composer
Colin McFaull   Composer