The Crack

by The Ruts

The Crack cover art

Emerging from the Southall punk scene, this debut full-length captures a vital cross-pollination of aggressive punk ethos with driving reggae rhythms. The recording sessions were heavily influenced by the socio-political climate of late 1970s Britain, leading to fiercely conscious and socially aware lyricism. Tragically, it stands as the sole studio LP released during frontman Malcolm Owen's lifetime.

Genres

  • Punk Rock

Tracklist

  1. Babylon's Burning
  2. Dope For Guns
  3. S.U.S.
  4. Something That I Said
  5. You're Just A.....
  6. It Was Cold
  7. Savage Circle
  8. Jah War
  9. Criminal Mind
  10. Backbiter
  11. Out Of Order
  12. Human Punk - Live At The Marquee / 1979