Episode 255: Zounds

I’m breaking down every album by anarcho punk band Zounds. Formed in Reading, Berkshire, England by Steve Lake in 1977, Zounds were closely associated with other anarcho punk bands like Crass, Flux of Pink Indians, and The Mob. After initially breaking up in 1982, Zounds reformed in 2001 and continued until their final breakup in 2025.

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Episode 82: Crass

This week we’re talking about one of the gnarliest bands in history, Crass. Pioneers of anarcho punk, Crass, was a manic, terrifying, and surprisingly brilliant group of (probably) smelly musicians. While their style remained rooted in punk throughout their career, their writing, both lyrically and musically, elaborated on a kind of nuanced brutality with every record. If extremely heavy cockney accents don’t bother you, give them a shot.

Closing track: “Poison in a Pretty Pill” from Penis Envy (1981)

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Mike’s Picks:
Stations of the Crass (1979) — Best Album
Penis Envy (1981) — Personal Favorite
Ten Notes on a Summer’s Day (1986) — Worst Album
Yes Sir, I Will (1983) — Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Penis Envy (1981) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Yes Sir, I Will (1983) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
The Feeding of the 5000 (1978)
Stations of the Crass (1979)
Penis Envy (1981)
Christ — The Album (1982)
Yes Sir, I Will (1983)
Ten Notes on a Summer’s Day (1986)
Best Before 1984 (1986)

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