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Menace
Nov 29, 2020 15:48:55 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Nov 29, 2020 15:48:55 GMT
B side of GLC and perhaps even a better tune?
Initially signing to Illegal Records, their first charting single was 'Screwed Up/Insane Society'. However, their second single 'GLC' was much more controversial. It was a superb rant against the then Tory-run Greater London Council which tried to ban punk gigs in the capital. It was hard hitting with it's take no prisoners 'you're full of shit' lyrics and was promptly banned my many radio stations.
Menace - I'm Civilised
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Post by personunknown on Nov 29, 2020 16:06:25 GMT
Fast forward some 25 years and they wrote this. One of the best songs about Punks growing old.
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Menace
Nov 29, 2020 17:15:36 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Nov 29, 2020 17:15:36 GMT
Fast forward some 25 years and they wrote this. One of the best songs about Punks growing old. Thanks PU Test Of Time had passed me by until you posted it As you say, really anthemic, defiant and enjoyable Love it |
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Post by andyloneshark on Nov 29, 2020 17:19:44 GMT
This is a great song (title track) from their most recent album with drummer Noel Martin on lead vocals...
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Menace
Nov 29, 2020 17:24:03 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Nov 29, 2020 17:24:03 GMT
This is a great song (title track) from their most recent album with drummer Noel Martin on lead vocals... Another great song Thanks Andy It sounds as though I should visit their more recent albums Any particular top tips? |
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Post by zeopold on Nov 29, 2020 17:37:14 GMT
Great band... one of the first new wave acts I saw live. Nothing says 'check my strides' like the cover of this classic  |
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Menace
Nov 29, 2020 17:52:25 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Nov 29, 2020 17:52:25 GMT
An early gem Zeo
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Post by AndoII on Nov 30, 2020 6:25:55 GMT
Loved Menace.
Had most of their singles; Screwed Up, GLC, I Need Nothing, Last Year's Youth..
Damn shame I never got to see them live.
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Menace
Nov 30, 2020 6:27:44 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Nov 30, 2020 6:27:44 GMT
Damn shame I never got to see them live. One of the first punk groups I saw live I can't remember much about it, except talking to Noel at the end who was very friendly |
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Post by AndoII on Dec 1, 2020 8:21:21 GMT
^Don't think that Menace actually played Oop North much, tbh.  Don't recall that any of my circle of new wave acquaintances ever saw them play live either..? |
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Menace
Dec 1, 2020 11:34:23 GMT
via mobile
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Post by personunknown on Dec 1, 2020 11:34:23 GMT
^^ Don't think they ever made it up to the Midlands either. Used to scour the NME gig guide back in the day but the likes of The Wasps, Doll, Zeroes and other Beggars Banquet/Small Wonder artists didn't seem to venture far.
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Post by johnnyoi on Dec 14, 2020 13:57:34 GMT
Can’t believe they didn’t make an album in the early days even though they were active from 1976-79.It wasn’t until they re grouped in the late 90’s that they started knocking them out.
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Menace
Feb 18, 2021 11:10:05 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Feb 18, 2021 11:10:05 GMT
This is a great song (title track) from their most recent album with drummer Noel Martin on lead vocals Can’t believe they didn’t make an album in the early days even though they were active from 1976-79.It wasn’t until they re grouped in the late 90’s that they started knocking them out. I've been getting by on... Menace - Punk Singles Collection
Your comments make me wonder if I should also be embracing any of their albums What do you think? Any advice gratefully received Menace albums listed on Discogs... www.discogs.com/artist/321266-Menace-7?type=Releases&subtype=Albums&filter_anv=0 |
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Post by loz on Feb 18, 2021 15:27:54 GMT
I am really cross with myself...never really listened to this lot apart from GLC, because of this thread I have just downloaded all there LPs..how have I missed them...Brilliant stuff.
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Menace
Feb 18, 2021 15:36:29 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Feb 18, 2021 15:36:29 GMT
I am really cross with myself...never really listened to this lot apart from GLC, because of this thread I have just downloaded all there LPs..how have I missed them...Brilliant stuff. Great news Loz Let us know what you think are the best albums Like I say above, I've been subsisting on the punk singles comp |
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Don't recall that any of my circle of new wave acquaintances ever saw them play live either..?
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