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| Play | 1. We Oppose All Rock And Roll | 2:18 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 2. Stayin' Out Of Touch | 3:33 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 3. Chainsmokin' | 2:04 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 4. I Changed My Mind (On The Telephone) | 2:39 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 5. Eastern Europeans | 1:59 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 6. Why Did You Shoot Me? (Birth And Death) | 2:36 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 7. Stand Back | 2:02 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 8. Imbalance | 3:11 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 9. Derail Your Senses | 3:22 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 10. Not Watchin' The Devil | 4:21 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 11. Stool Pigeon | 3:07 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 12. Idiot Of All | 3:12 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 13. Exit-No Return | 3:06 | £0.69 | ||
| Play | 14. Rock 'n' Roll Even | 3:20 | £0.69 |
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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If this was 1978 now and the web had prematurely appeared from the singularity of cyberspace this wouldn't be the first Amazon review of this platter - the plaudits would have long ago rolled in. Other online reviews have hinted at this being as groundbreaking as 'The Scream' or 'Unknown Pleasures' - if released in 1978. This album is neither of those, it's a separate oeuvre - but it certainly would have been a groundbreaking departure from the rapidfire 1,2,3,4 rhythms that Punk had lost itself in by '78, and really is a 'lost classic' of the Punk period.
Rotten has stated that Punk should have been about lot's of original, different types of bands - not the uniform mohawk parody of itself that it became. Subway Sect, one of the original Punk bands are an example of what British Punk could have become - and here's the evidence. The album was originally recorded in 1978 - and never released; Bernie Rhodes, manager of the Clash and also Subway Sect refused to release the album - apparently saying that the band couldn't play their instruments, and the tapes were lost, according to singer Vic Godard, in a studio flooding incident. Hence the band finally got back together to re-record a sound that should have gone overground in '78.
The first 2 tracks - 'We Oppose all Rock and Roll' and 'Stayin' Out of Touch' would have made worthy 45rpm releases at the time, sounding as essential as Subway Sect's only releases at that speed - 'Nobody's Scared' and 'Ambition', neither of which feature on this new release - the latter being replaced by 'Rock 'n' Roll Even'. 'Eastern Europeans' stands out, as does 'Stool Pigeon' - possibly an unremarkable sound now, but a track that in terms of the year '78 hinted at a different direction. This album would certainly have made an alternative top 10 albums of 1978. You can listen to the sound samples - and make your own mind up. Vic Godard's unique voice still sounds as great now as it did back then; Subway Sect are part of a lost history of great but unchampioned bands. With hindsight Vic Godard and the other members of the early Sect may wish that Mr Rhodes had not become their manager. They may well have not been the most competent musicians around at the time - but that was hardly the point back then. The urgency and delivery of this music makes it an essential listen if you're interested in the late 70's time period. Great band live too.
Rotten has stated that Punk should have been about lot's of original, different types of bands - not the uniform mohawk parody of itself that it became. Subway Sect, one of the original Punk bands are an example of what British Punk could have become - and here's the evidence. The album was originally recorded in 1978 - and never released; Bernie Rhodes, manager of the Clash and also Subway Sect refused to release the album - apparently saying that the band couldn't play their instruments, and the tapes were lost, according to singer Vic Godard, in a studio flooding incident. Hence the band finally got back together to re-record a sound that should have gone overground in '78.
The first 2 tracks - 'We Oppose all Rock and Roll' and 'Stayin' Out of Touch' would have made worthy 45rpm releases at the time, sounding as essential as Subway Sect's only releases at that speed - 'Nobody's Scared' and 'Ambition', neither of which feature on this new release - the latter being replaced by 'Rock 'n' Roll Even'. 'Eastern Europeans' stands out, as does 'Stool Pigeon' - possibly an unremarkable sound now, but a track that in terms of the year '78 hinted at a different direction. This album would certainly have made an alternative top 10 albums of 1978. You can listen to the sound samples - and make your own mind up. Vic Godard's unique voice still sounds as great now as it did back then; Subway Sect are part of a lost history of great but unchampioned bands. With hindsight Vic Godard and the other members of the early Sect may wish that Mr Rhodes had not become their manager. They may well have not been the most competent musicians around at the time - but that was hardly the point back then. The urgency and delivery of this music makes it an essential listen if you're interested in the late 70's time period. Great band live too.
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1978 Now is Vic Godard and The Subway Sect's new recording (made in 2007) of the material that was to be included on their debut album (originally to be called simply Subway Sect) which had been recorded in 1978. As Godard's sleeve notes attest, the band were actually sacked by their (and The Clash's) then manager Bernie Rhodes for 'not being good enough on their instruments'. Clearly, the moral of this story is more fool Rhodes - particularly given the quality of the Sect singles that were released (in 1978) - Nobody's Scared and Ambition - which were hailed at the time (and subsequently) as representing some of the most innovative songwriting to emerge during the punk era. Indeed, I remember well seeing the band during their tour in support of Buzzcocks in 1978, and the Sect were every bit the equals of the headlining band.
1978 Now is a brilliantly inspired set of songs, containing all the songs originally penned for the debut album with the exception of Ambition. This is something of a shame, as this song is one of Godard's true masterpieces, but is more than made up for by the inclusion of the original version of Rock And Roll Even, which itself is a great song, featuring some insightfully rebellious lyrics and typically warbling vocals from Godard. Other standout songs include the anti-conformist Stayin' Out Of Touch and Chainsmokin', together with the scathingly anti-American Eastern Europeans (Godard's equivalent of I'm So Bored With The USA, I guess). But, for me, Godard's songwriting reaches its peak on the effusively melodic songs Idiot Of All, (I'm Not) Watching The Devil and, best of all, the sublime Stool Pigeon.
On 1978 Now, Godard has done an admirable job in attempting to recreate the original sound of Subway Sect and the familiar resemblances to the great early sounds of bands such as The Fall, The Slits and Alternative TV (whose Mark Perry became Godard's collaborator in their 1990s band Long Decline) are easily recognisable.
A nostalgia trip par excellence.
1978 Now is a brilliantly inspired set of songs, containing all the songs originally penned for the debut album with the exception of Ambition. This is something of a shame, as this song is one of Godard's true masterpieces, but is more than made up for by the inclusion of the original version of Rock And Roll Even, which itself is a great song, featuring some insightfully rebellious lyrics and typically warbling vocals from Godard. Other standout songs include the anti-conformist Stayin' Out Of Touch and Chainsmokin', together with the scathingly anti-American Eastern Europeans (Godard's equivalent of I'm So Bored With The USA, I guess). But, for me, Godard's songwriting reaches its peak on the effusively melodic songs Idiot Of All, (I'm Not) Watching The Devil and, best of all, the sublime Stool Pigeon.
On 1978 Now, Godard has done an admirable job in attempting to recreate the original sound of Subway Sect and the familiar resemblances to the great early sounds of bands such as The Fall, The Slits and Alternative TV (whose Mark Perry became Godard's collaborator in their 1990s band Long Decline) are easily recognisable.
A nostalgia trip par excellence.
2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is my favorite UK punk band from 70's.
They never release their punk LP in punk era.
(What's the matter boy? LP is pop album ,I think.)
Wow!! I'm so surprised to hear this 70's punk sound with original artist in nowaday.
My favorite songs are " Stayin' out of touch " " Stool pigeon "
" Derail your senses " & "Stand back" they 're stuck in my mind.
Vic's unique voice & original sound of the Sect in '1978 NOW' can make you cry!!!
Greatest lost punk band !!!
They never release their punk LP in punk era.
(What's the matter boy? LP is pop album ,I think.)
Wow!! I'm so surprised to hear this 70's punk sound with original artist in nowaday.
My favorite songs are " Stayin' out of touch " " Stool pigeon "
" Derail your senses " & "Stand back" they 're stuck in my mind.
Vic's unique voice & original sound of the Sect in '1978 NOW' can make you cry!!!
Greatest lost punk band !!!
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