By the mid ’80’s, with the Bjelke-Peterson government in its wretched death throes, playing in a band in Brisbane was an antagonising experience. People were under the hammer and justifiably pissed off. The grass wasn’t green on anyone’s side of the fence. Venues opened up and closed down in the blink of an eye, and the flash of a badge. Ad hoc gigs were shut down before they even started. Bands simply did not have the wherewithal to release records. Understandably, much bile was spewed forth. Not all of it was flushed away…
Swashbuckling Hobo have reached deep beyond the s-bend and managed to scrape off this slice of dank, crusted debris.
30 years later we give you DEATH OF A NUN, two slices of previously unreleased Brisbane punk. Only 150 pressed, don't sleep on it.
Side 1 - Brisbane
Side 2 - It's Your Fault
credits
released November 26, 2016
'Brisbane' was recorded at Wildlife Studio, 1984.
'It's Your Fault' recorded to 4-track by Jason Bright, 1985.
Mastered by Larmos.
Released Swashbuckling Hobo Records (SH024) in 2016.
supported by 7 fans who also own “Death of a Nun 7"”
This is the sort of punk album 99% of US acts would give their left nut to put out!! And TR brings an outstanding melodic element and some cracking vocals and lyrics! What a great collection of tunes!!! Get this album up ya, and then pass it on to your gen Z kids, mates!!! Ralph Douglas
supported by 6 fans who also own “Death of a Nun 7"”
Merci beaucoup pour votre album. tombé dessus par hasard.
j'ai aimé le nom et j'ai écouté, frais et très agréable.
un grand merci de France.
actuellement à l'hôpital, cela me fait bcp de bien de vous écouter. neptunya
Great, wild post-punk from this Chicago duo who wrap bent-wire guitars around lockstep rhythms and wry, sarcastic vocals. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 24, 2021
supported by 5 fans who also own “Death of a Nun 7"”
Nobody went out this year, so now is the time to support your local bands. & if you missed the first 2 E.P's now is your chance to redeem yourself & get the tastiest Oz punk bands all crammed onto 7" vinyl. All the local stuff you saw at the Hideaway bar, Townie, Moshpit, Bowlo, Crow Bar & Frankies is here. Don't be a lousy, tight ass wipe & buy these delicious EP's and support local muzak. Classic vinyl! Every punk should now have three! James .R. Dixon