Their classic (and only) studio album, now containing a total of 14 tracks. London. 1997.
CD Reviews
Otis Redding meet Leon Trotsky
08/26/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Musically, the Redskins developed a mix of punk and R&B soul. The lyrics are basically extended slogans and leftist rants--good for therapy when you're sick of your boss. Neither Washinton Nor Moscow is a classic of politically oriented pop, and the fact that the cd comes with some of the singles makes it all the more attractive."
Purest Power Pop
07/26/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw Billy Bragg doing a version of Lean on Me, from the back of a flatbed truck on the Brixton High Road in 1994, and it reminded me of just how good this record is. Lots of soulfull singing, infectious bass hooks, and plenty of brass fill out powerful tunes and lyrics about the importance of overthrowing capitalism. This is an essential 1980's recording. This band really could have been as big as the Beatles if they hadn't been full-time Socialist Workers Party revolutionaries. You think the Clash were hardcore? You think Dexy's Midnight Runners were as soulful as whiteboys get? Buy this; it'll knock your ears off."
A forgotten new wave/punky pop with brass classic!
06/22/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If your a fan of the Clash and the Jam, then buy this. Very left wing message with a consistency of great tunes rarely matched-it is clearly one of the best albums ever and criminally ignored."
Overlooked leftist agit-pop
06/03/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this album's been out of print for years. it's finally available, and the import price is basically worth it. the redskins dramatize the tension between great propaganda and great pop music. it is as much a product of the left as billy bragg and the clash. this album is as indicative of the times it was written as bruce springsteen's "nebraska" or anything ever written by phil ochs. the musical power of this album might be diluted by recent inferior soundalikes (third-wave ska and rocket from the crypt), but nothing in 1986 came close, including the clash! their most powerful single ("unionize!") is not included on this re-issue, but there's plenty of later, more soulful material that sounds like a harder rocking housemartins or even the communards."
BRILLIANT!
05/08/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is pure magic! A wonderful blend of brass, guitar strumming, and clashing drums all topped off wonderfully by Chris Dean's oh so sultry and angry voice. Sounds a lot like early Dexy's, and The Clash, with one of the bonus tracks 16 Tons sounding very much like The Stray Cats way back when. Songs that stand out include The Power Is Yours, It Can Be Done!, Take No Heroes!, Keep On Keepin' On! and of course Bring It Down! This is a must for anyone who needs uplifting. All the tunes are catchy and just so full of energy, and it makes a change to listen to songs with a real message, rather than just fluff. This is quite simply a great piece of work. Listen and enjoy!"
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1