Product Description
Formed in early ‘78 Punk/New Wave group the Ruts quickly proved an incendiary live outfit with a political agenda tied to the fledgling Rock Against Racism organisation. As a consequence their debut 45, In A Rut much championed by John Peel appeared on fellow RAR activists Misty In Roots’ own People Unite label. They subsequently signed to Virgin in the spring of 1979 and by the autumn had turned in an excellent long player, namely The Crack and were in the midst of a run of six excellent singles. Sadly by July 1980 it was all over as lead singer Malcom Owen tragically died of a heroin overdose although the band did continue as Ruts D.C. for a while. This collection brings together demos, alternate versions and some great live performances that really capture this short-lived group’s appeal.

• A comprehensive 2CD retrospective featuring superb original demo’s and alternate versions of some of their biggest hits, classic album tracks and b-sides, plus a stunning live performance that captures all their raw, punk power.
• Boasts 35 no-nonsense explosive tracks guaranteed to offend the neighbours.
• Sleevenotes by Punk chronicler Alan Parker.

CD 1
01 In A Rut
02 H-Eyes
03 Babylon's Burning
04 Give Youth A Chance (AKA Black Man's Pinch)
05 Dead Man's Dream
06 Whatever We Do
07 Something That I Said
08 West One (Shine On Me)
09 Love Blind Fools
10 Jah War
11 Rich B*tch
12 Savage Circle
13 You're Just A...
14 Criminal Mind
15 Stepping Bondage
16 Babylon's Burning

CD 2
01 Something That I Said
02 H-Eyes
03 Stepping Bondage
04 I Ain't Sophisticated
05 SUS
06 Dope For Guns
07 Criminal Minds
08 Babylon's Burning
09 Backbiter
10 Jah Wars
11 You're Just A....
12 It Was Cold
13 In A Rut
14 Society
15 Whatever We Do (Dub)
16 Different View
17 Last Exit
18 Out Of Order
19 Lobotomy

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