As part of The BBC Punk Sessions series on Captain Oi!, a Compilation featuring four Lurkers Peel Sessions from 1977 - 1979 and yeah, the west London boys kicking ass, as they were already harder and faster than most of their peers in '77 and they were part of the first wave of British Punk bands to emerge in the mid-'70s, playing tough, meat-and-potatoes rock & roll with plenty of attitude and a jaundiced eye toward the world around them. The Lurkers are one of the bands that embody the heart of British Punkrock. This Compilation offers a fascinating look at the band's musical development and influence and not only a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but also a powerful testament to the timeless energy and relevance of early UK Punk. The recordings are taken from the legendary BBC Sessions, which allowed the band to present their raw, unpolished energy in a slightly different light. The live atmosphere captured in these recordings conveys a sense of immediacy and authenticity. You can practically feel the excitement of that time, when Punk was still in its infancy and turning the music world upside down. Musically, the Lurkers are unmistakable. Their blend of catchy melodies and powerful riffs immediately captivates you. Songs like "Ain't Got A Clue" and "I Don't Need To Tell Her" are timeless earworms that still captivate even the most discerning listener today. The lyrics are direct, unvarnished, and authentic. It's this honesty that sets the Londoners apart from other bands of their time. The CD's production is of high quality, as you would expect from Captain Oi! - Another plus is the variety of songs. Their best-known hits and deep cuts, give everyone a comprehensive insight into their work. This selection is an interesting experience. Overall, a successful homage and an important documentation of Punk history. It shows how this band was not only part of a movement, but also developed its own distinctive style. A timeless piece that has lost none of its power even after all these years.
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ReplyDeleteabsolutely exact: THE LURKERS were one of the greatest bands in the early Punk Rock foundation. Sadly, the group had quit it's turn after two albums. "Fulham fallout" and "God's lonely men" are great albums but then singer Howard Wall left the group. The rest of the band recorded a single, "Drag you out" and "Frankenstein again" afterwards. Both singles failed to chart, but for luck both songs released as part of a compilation titled "The final vinyl" in 1985 (or so). But at this time THE LURKERS seemed to exist no more. But they came back impressively at the end of the nearly and of the 1980s because of an invitation from TOTEN HOSEN's Campino for doing a live reunion in Düsseldorf (I have heard there was many beer involved :):)):) . Sadly myself couldn't be there as a guest. Shortly after that reunion gig in Düsseldorf, THE LURKERS recorded a number of new songs and released a new studio album , "Wild times again", which sounded great. At that time the group members were Arturo Bassick (as singer), Pete Stride (g), Nigel Moore (b) and Danny Tozer (d). Could seen them at a gig in Wiesbaden (...remember it was 1987/88?), and it was great.
The band turned on and released some more fine albums,
"Powerjive", "Non-stop Nitropop", "Ripped 'n' torn"...
But when I could see the band a year after that gig in Wiesbaden for another live gig in Köln? Heidelberg? Gießen? Oberursel? (dunno exact where it was), at first it was Nigel Moore who left the group, and at the next gig only one year later it was Pete Stride who left the group. The losing of their main songwriter and guitarist seemed to be the end of the band, I guess.
But THE LURKERS around the great singer and bassist Arturo Bassick turned on.
I'd seen them two or three times more and I never had been dissapointed , but Arturo joined in 999 mainly now.
The quality of the records from THE LURKERS turned down in my opinion: "26 years" was ok but "Fried brains" was really
disapointing. My THE LURKERS was at the end at this time.
On the other side Pete Stride, together with Nigel Moore and original drummer Manic Esso anytime took place as new group named GLM (Gods Loneley men) and recorded an album. Next album from the same band released a year or so later...but the band now called LURKERS GLM...and the next record from this band released under the name of THE LURKERS.
After that I never again heard about THE LURKERS on the one hand, or THE LURKERS on the other hand.
Sad but true!!!! Thank you for remembering on a real great band.
M.F.
Great band it was. Thank you.
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