Saturday, March 13, 2021

CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Hierarchy Of Hell EP 1985

 
Next slab a typical UK punk record with four decent Gassenhauer from Criminal Justice, formed 1982 in Huddersfield by Chaz (vocals), Nobby (guitars), Kitty (bass), Brooky (drums) and made their live debut (an invites-only house party excepted) at the Fraternity Hall in Huddersfield that September, supporting The Macc Lads. In 1983 they recorded the first demo, four songs produced by Xpozez members Tez & Trimble (both of whom later joined The Instigators). Two tracks from a second demo appeared on the 1984 On The Street compilation, and this was followed by their only single, the Hierarchy Of Hell! EP, which quickly sold out of its pressing of 1000 copies. They split in 1986 after having switched to playing thrash metal under the name Damage Inc. A short review: "A cool 4-song old-fashioned punk release, featuring fuzzed-out guitar, snarling vocals, tight relentless mid-tempo rhythm, and catchy tunes and choruses. Believable." (Tim Yohannan, MMR #23, March 1985)


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