The Slits

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Along with the Raincoats and Liliput, the Slits are one of the most significant female punk rock bands of the late '70s. Not only did they bravely (or foolishly, you be the judge) leap into the fray with little, if any, musical ability (on their debut tour with the Clash, Mick Jones used to tune their guitars for them), but through sheer emotion and desire created some great music. This was especially true when they worked with veteran reggae producer Dennis Bovell, setting the stage for a future generation of riot grrrls. Though much derided in their s...[more]

 

 

In the realm of post-punk, the arrival of the first new Slits album in 28 years is roughly akin to a surprise return to publishing from J.D. Salinger. Led by the charismatic Ari Up, the Slits were deeply rooted in the first-generation U.K. punk scene, and became pioneers not only of post-punk itself, but of femme-punk and the use of reggae and dub in a post-punk context. The Slits' 1979 debut, Cut, inspired legions of jagged, rebellious, female-fronted bands for decades to come, and 30 years later, t   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. One of the most significant female punk rock bands of the late 70's. 12 tracks recorded live featuring classics like "Newtown," "A Boring Life," "Number One Enemy" (with guest vocalist NINA HAGEN) & "In The Beginning" (starring the beautiful voice of NENAH CHERRY). Nice art. Gatefold cover.

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VINYL FORMAT. One of the most significant female punk rock bands of the late '70s. Working with veteran reggae producer Dennis Bovell, they helped set the stage for a future generation of riot grrrls. Cut is the remastered reissue of the influential and ground-breaking punk act's 1979 debut album. Includes two bonus tracks, a remix of "Love und Romance," "Liebe And Romanze' (Slow Version) and the legendary cover version of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" that only ever appeared previously a   [ read more ]

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