The Exploited: Punks Not Dead (45th Anniversary Limited Edition Splatter Vinyl)

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Few records capture the fury, defiance and sheer chaos of early British punk quite like The Exploited’s Punks Not Dead. Originally released in 1981, this incendiary debut was a declaration of war against anyone who believed punk had become yesterday’s news. Led by the unmistakable Wattie Buchan, The Exploited delivered a confrontational mixture of street-level aggression, relentless rhythms and shouted choruses that helped establish the sound of UK82 punk.

Where the first wave of British punk had often embraced experimentation and musical diversity, The Exploited stripped everything back to its most aggressive essentials. The guitars are raw, the drumming is punishing and Wattie’s vocals sound like they’re being delivered directly into the face of anyone unfortunate enough to be standing nearby. There’s an almost primitive intensity to the record, but beneath the noise are the memorable hooks and anthemic choruses that made the band such a powerful force.

The album was a substantial success on its original release, reaching No. 1 on the UK Independent Albums Chart and No. 20 on the national albums chart. Its influence would extend well beyond British street punk, helping shape the increasingly aggressive punk and hardcore scenes of the following decade.

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