Recorded between 1980 and 1982, this 60 minute audio compilation charts the progression of the band through three vocalists and numerous drummers, maintaining the constant nucleus of guitarist Stan, bassist Trotwood and sax / keyboards Herr Karl Heinz. It’s a testament to the band's humble punk beginnings, definitely Buzzcocks, X Ray Spex influences to the final metamorphosis in November 1982 to Skeletal Family. All tracks are presented in chronological order, from the thrash punk of “Cannot Carry On” to the Goth classic “Trees”.
TRACK LISTING:-
01 CANNOT CARRY ON *MP3
02 SO STRANGE *
03 HAPPINESS IS CHEMICAL *
04 FOOLS PARADISE *
05 MONEY IN MY POCKET ** MP3
06 FLOWERS ARE FRAGILE **
07 DANCE *** MP3
08 SO SURE ***
09 SHADES OF GRAY (VOCALS HEINZ) ****
10 LIES ****
11 WALTZ ****
12 GUILT ****
13 JUST A FRIEND *****
14 TREES *****
LINE UP:- STAN / TROTWOOD / KARL HEINZ, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED BELOW:-
* JSG STUDIO BRADFORD 1980 VOCALS JAYNE / DRUMS STUART LILLEY
** JSG STUDIO BRADFORD 1980 VOCALS ROSE / DRUMS STUART LILLEY
*** RIC RAC STUDIO LEEDS 1981 VOCALS ROSE / DRUMS STEVE CRANE
**** RIC RAC STUDIO LEEDS 1981 VOCALS ANNE-MARIE / DRUMS STEVE CRANE
***** RIC RAC STUDIO LEEDS 1982 VOCALS ANNE-MARIE / DRUMS STEVE CRANE
### Please note, as these tapes were originally recorded 25 years ago, please expect some reduction in sonic quality, especially from the earlier sessions. Re-mastering was undertaken from original studio tapes and digitally reprocessed / enhanced. Any audio defects present, originate from master tape degeneration and are not a fault inherent in compact disc.
BONUS CD
Morton Institute Rehearsals (Rose on vocals)
10-12 June 1981
1) Lies
2) Running Backwards
3) So Strange
4) If Looks Could Kill
5) Stranger In Town
6) Waltz
7) Dance
8) Lies
9) Shades Of Gray