Band Name: The Ruts
Music Album: The Crack / Grin And Bear It
Album Release Date: January 1970
Music Genre: Punk Rock Reggae Dub
Record Label: EMI
Album Release Country: UK & Europe
Music Record Type: 22 Tracks CD Repress Remastered
British punk rock band formed in London in 1977 with an original line up of Malcolm Owen (vocals), Dave Ruffy (drums), Vince Segs (bass) and Paul Fox (guitar). Their first single 'In A Rut' only just missed out on getting into the Top 40, though it did earn them three sessions with BBC Radio One and a contract with Virgin. The next single 'Babylon's Burning' was a hit going in to the top ten, this was followed by a couple more successful singles. They began to attract attention from hard-line Skinheads who disagreed with the bands anti-racist stance. This resulted in violence at some of their gigs which caused Owen, who was already having problems with heroin to become depressed. The first release of the 80's for the band 'Staring At The Rude Boys', was sadly also to be Owens last, as he passed away, July, 14th, 1980, after taking a heroin overdose.
The band continued with Fox taking over the vocals, under the new name Ruts DC.
| The Crack | ||
| 1 | Babylon's Burning | 2:35 |
| 2 | Dope For Guns | 2:11 |
| 3 | S.U.S. | 3:49 |
| 4 | Something That I Said | 3:54 |
| 5 | You're Just A... | 3:08 |
| 6 | It Was Cold | 6:20 |
| 7 | Savage Circle | 3:07 |
| 8 | Jah War | 6:54 |
| 9 | Criminal Mind | 1:34 |
| 10 | Backbiter | 3:02 |
| 11 | Out Of Order | 1:54 |
| 12 | Human Punk | 4:29 |
| Grin And Bear It | ||
| 13 | West One (Shine On Me) | 5:40 |
| 14 | Staring At The Rude Boys | 3:13 |
| 15 | Demolition Dancing | 2:35 |
| 16 | Secret Soldier | 2:18 |
| 17 | H-Eyes | 2:48 |
| 18 | In A Rut | 3:40 |
| 19 | Love In Vain | 4:08 |
| 20 | S.U.S. | 3:27 |
| 21 | Babylon's Burning | 2:39 |
| 22 | Society | 2:06 |
(P) 2003 The copyright in this compilation is owned by EMI Records Ltd.
(C) 2003 EMI Records Ltd.
Printed in the EU
Made in the EU
Compilation of The Ruts' two LP albums: "The Crack" (1979) and "Grin And Bear It" (1980).
" Grin & Bear It " is The Ruts' 1980 second album and features a compilation of singles, B-sides and live performances recorded at London's Marquee Club. ( Wikipedia ).
Issued in standard jewel case with transparent tray, including a 8 page inner booklet.
Glass mastered by EMI Uden according to matrix pattern and mastering SID code.
This is a repress probably made between 2004 and 2008 by Mediamotion, according to mould SID code etched on runout. Company not credited.
Also exists pressed by: EDC Germany, Sony DADC
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