The 1985 debut 45 from Australia's SICK THINGS (recorded in 1981) remains in a class by itself for dirty, vile recording quality, and for bleakness one giant step beyond complete hopelessness. "Committed To Suicide / Police" features the vocals of one Dugald McKenzie, a (now-deceased) legend whom who've celebrated here on the 'Twang before for his work with VENOM P. STINGER later on down the road. I found out about them in the early 90s when someone put out a great LP of their recordings - mostly demos - called "The Sound of Silence". It's some real-ass hardcore ear-shredding, something that could likely find a home with noise fanatics, garage fiends, weirdo metal freaks & of course those devoted to ripping hardcore punk. SPK fans and LEFTOVERS fans can finally break bread together!Play or Download THE SICK THINGS - "Committed To Suicide" (A-side)
Play or Download THE SICK THINGS - "Police" (B-side)
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Apparently 'The 'Sound Of Slience' LP is due for a vinyl reissue sometime this year, like one of the guys at the local record store told me he's seen 'em being pressed down at the local plant. No bullshit (at least not on my part). I think Dropkick might be doing it, though can't find anything on their site/myspace, nor anything on any message board. Should knock some heads, though.
-Tippet
Sorry about this, but the 'My Life's A Mess' LP is in fact the one getting the reissue treatment, NOT the 'Sound Of Silence' LP. Still, such a great record! Picked up mine today, and it's a nice deluxe package. 500 copies pressed, so act fast. Here's where to go:
www.myspace.com/internationaltrash
-Tippet
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