Reviews

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Murder Murder Suicide Christians 12″

An anti-Christian rage here, sort of like the first CRASS 7″ but set to a more post-punk mood. Nevertheless, it’s as biting and pointed. Both male and female vocals, nice harmonies on the flipside, though the dance beat on one cut and the “prettiness” on another make them difficult to handle until the guitar and drums kick in.

Olympic Sideburns Olympic Sideburns LP

Quite a turnaround from this band’s earlier flaccid release. Don’t be fooled by the rockabilly image of the cover or title; this baby’s got some classic Australian R’n’R, containing elements of ’60s punk, BIRTHDAY PARTY, RADIO BIRDMAN, etc. Rocks out, and comes with a free 12″. Cool, and right up there with the NOMADS. Coming out soon in the US on Sounds Good.

X At Home With You LP

These Australians continue to put out interesting records. This LP contains tracks in their ’77 power-punk sound as well as more eclectic sounds that rock. Can’t say I like it all, but for a band that’s been around so long, they still pound.