Crass’s radical, hard-line approach was epitomised by their first self-issued single.
‘Rosegarden Funeral Of Sores’
Proving himself one step ahead of the incoming goth pack, this B-side suggested John Cale was the Velvet Underground’s true agent of chaos
‘I’ll Keep You Happy’
Forever ranked as one of the greatest singles of all time, the US chart failure of ‘River Deep – Mountain High’ was a catalyst for Phil Spector to start withdrawing from the world.
‘Moanin’’
Killah Priest made a deep impression with 1998’s sprawling, metaphysical 74-minute debut Heavy Mental.
‘There’s No Such Thing As Victory’
Lawrence seemed to revel in his role as pop’s biggest undiscovered superstar.
‘Handling The Big Jets’
A band with a chip on their shoulder about the suburban origins, the Members built their following on the pub circuit in Staines, Finchley and Woking before penning the knowing, relatable A-side anthem that helped them escape.