The Apostles - Punk Obituary LP

The Apostles were formed in 1979 in the Islington area, London by Bill Corbet, Julian Portinari, Dan McIntrye and Pete Byng-Hall. With this line-up, the band didn't play any gigs, but were featured in diverse fanzines such as Paroxysm Fear and New Crimes.

In the summer of 1981, Andy Martin joined them as vocalist and they played their first gig in September of 1981 and recorded their first demo, The Apostles. With the addition of Martin, the band started to work something out from the anarcho-punk scene, more into mixing diverse sounds such as industrial, English folk, some gospel and avant-garde stuff. In 1982, all the band's members left except Andy Martin, who called some friends from other bands as Political Asylum and Innocent Bystander to continue with the band's work.

With this new line-up, the band recorded four 7"s and seven 12" LPs between 1984 and 1990. "Punk Obituary" was originally released by the great Motorhate label, run by the English band Conflict. This album is to anarco-punk what "London Calling" was to mainstream punk, a total seminal record that helped to create a new sound and style. Also the lyrics turned from anarco-punk themes to more personal and intellectual ones.

A total absolute must-have record, for sure. Features replica cover art and inside artwork including a big newspaper/fanzine. Limited edition of 500 copies on 180 gram black vinyl with a gatefold sleeve.

Tracklist:

1. Oh, Death
2. Thalidomide
3. The Patient
4. Breaking Barriers
5. Workers' Autonomy (Part One)
6. Workers' Autonomy (Part Two)
7. On Patrol
8. The Thrive Alive Jive
9. Mister Missed Her
10. Daze Of The Weak
11. The Sword
12. New Face In N16
13. The Hunt (The Liberators March)
14. The Hunt (The Victims Lament)
15. The Hunt (The Saboteurs Revenge)
16. 62 Brougham Road (Part One)
17. 62 Brougham Road (Part Two)
18. Deus Creator Omnium

About this product: this reissue is pressed on 180g black vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve. Includes a fanzine.