Cult UK crust punk/metal act Electro Hippies was formed in 1985 in Wigan by Simon (drums) & Bruno (Bass), followed by Andy on guitars (& then vocals). Originally setting out with the short-lived intention of recording a single demo (even featuring Jeff Walker among their ranks before moving on to Carcass), the band went on to release the seminal ‘The Only Good Punk…(Is A Dead One)’ in 1988; among the very first proper releases on the newly formed Peaceville Records.
The album was recorded November/December of 1987 at Lion Studios in Leeds, West Yorkshire, & saw a release the following year. It demonstrated a perfect attack of lo-fi crust, hardcore & grind, with Electro Hippies also notably recording a session for the legendary John Peel. The band eventually split in 1989 though have always retained a strong cult following.
This CD edition includes a booklet with full lyrics.
Tracklist:
1. Faith (00:39)
2. Acid Rain (02:53)
3. Run Ronald (00:40)
4. Scum (01:05)
5. B.P. (01:47)
6. Unity (01:59)
7. Terror Eyes (02:40)
8. So Wicked (00:46)
9. Profit (00:54)
10. Freddy’s Revenge (01:47)
11. Mistake (00:43)
12. Things Of Beauty (04:05)
13. Protest (00:30)
14. Gas Joe Pearce (00:54)
15. Lies (01:55)
16. Tortured Tears (01:31)
17. Turkeys (00:56)
18. D.I.Y (Not D.R.I.) (01:01)
19. Suck (00:42)
20. Deception (02:53)
21. Could You Look Me In The Eyes (01:42)
22. Sometimes I’m So Glad (02:03)
23. At The Edge (01:02)
24. Reject (01:26)
25. Escape (00:58)
26. Mega Armageddon Death (00:05)
