Let's get the disclaimer out of the way: Godless might shock or disappoint upon first impression, much like finding out that Santa doesn't exist, or that Jesus was a mere cult leader, or Christmas may simply be the Roman winter solstice, or that Jell-O contains animal bones. After a while, though, the knowledge is liberating. So here it is: Godless is not crust, regardless of the initial evidence to the contrary: they were from Portland circa 1992, their LP "Who's In Control?" was released on Tribal War Records, and well, just look at their band name and that cover art. What you need to know is that Godless played melodic political hardcore, not at all disappointing for fans of The Assassinators and La Fraction. As with all bands of this ilk, the vocalist holds much of the burden on her shoulders, and Leslie does a smash-up job here, from the soulful, deep-from-the-diaphragm croons, to more staccato, squeaky, snotty dressings-down (and all the while playing bass too!). I'd much rather be listening to this on Christmas morning (which I am) than any of that foul music associated with this season, so mix up a flask of hard-nog, print out the lyric sheet, light some candles, and show your neighbors how the punks do it...Godless "Who's In Control" LP
11 comments:
This is great... Thank you for sharing it.
Thanks for the post... another record I ripped years ago at 128k that was in need of the high quality treatment. This band featured Kelly from Resist and there are mean Rudimentary Peni and Conflict covers as well. Great stuff!
Cool post - I remember this from way back then and it's good to hear it again.
Any chance you might want to put up the two Unruh LPs? Can't seem to find any quality rips out there and can't play vinyl in the car you know :)
Mike
Marc happy new year,my best wishes! cheers!
's been quite a while since i heard this gem. many thanks for sharing it! best wishes for the new year!
roman
Dotism: any time!
Mike- I figured you knew these guys. Thanks for filling in the info I was too lazy to include!
Mike (II)- Hey there... I am working on ripping those LPs as I write!
Billy and Roman- Thanks! Here's to another year of clinking glasses and blown out speakers! Make it a good one, ya'll.
used to have this years ago,forgot it even existed. yoov put a huge smile on my face today-nice one mate
Great! Your comment put a smile on mine as well.
First of all, thanks for the comment, and second, finally! I've deleted this at last from the wantlist on my blog after it spent there more than a year (maybe two?). I've had this as polish tape release and wanted to hear it again for quite some time. I remember that I loved the cover and that was Resist people in the band, but I cannot remember the music anymore if my life depends on it.
Thank you very much again.
Cheers.
And Tožibabe are nice blast from the past too. Nice.
Great news about the upcoming Unruh - it's a shame that the planned discog CD never worked out.
Mike (II)
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