Stiif little fingers or SLF are an 80s punk band that stuck around for a long time and are still touring today. There style changes at some point in there career and goes more ska/blues/pop. The first disk in this two disc set contians all there punk hits (but is strangly missing Jonny Was?!?), ... Read review
Disc 1 Suspect Device Wasted Life Alternative Ulster 78 Rpm Gotta Gettaway Bloody Sunday ... more
Straw Dogs You Can't Say Crap On The Radio At The Edge SILLY ENCORES Running Bear (LIVE) White Christmas (LIVE) Nobody's Hero Tin Soldiers Back To Front Mr Fire Co...
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the early singles from this Belfast, N Ireland quartet--the barbed "Suspect Device", "Alternative Ulster", the gravel-gargling "At The Edge", et al. Jake Burns' outfit were frequently called "the Irish Clash", and the comparison was justified, at least in terms of the taut, explosive energy SLF generated live. But after 1980's polemic major label debutNobody's Heroesand its follow-up, the more sophisticatedGo For It, the band's artistic strength faded, leading to SLF's break-up in '83. Although they reformed a few years later (and have continued to release records since), releasing a new studio album (Hope Street) alongside a "Best Of" 16 years later still seems a slightly cynical move. Although single "Last Train From The Wasteland" is an optimistic look at Belfast's troubles, there's little else to recommend the band's present-day pallid powerpop fare here.--Everett True
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Advantages: Tonnes of outstanding tracks Disadvantages: Their later stuff doesn't do it for me
...this two disc set contians all there punk hits (but is strangly missing Jonny Was?!?), the second disk contians their ska/blues/pop hits.
The first disk for me is by far the best and every song on it is great. Political lyrics with simple, fast chord progresions and some cracking slow solos thrown in makes for a great listen. Some people who are into mainstream pop with not be a fan of the vocials as the a bit flat but for me it works ... ...is a slow ska song all about racism and how it's not an excuse.
There are a few live track riddled over the 2 disks but you'll bearly tell the difference. The only reason I know they're there is because (live) is written next to every track that is live.
This album is worth owning if your just getting into SLF or if some-one has recomended them to you. Also great for avid fans that want all there best hits all on the ... more
Stiif little fingers or SLF are an 80s punk band that stuck around for a long time and are still touring today. There style changes at some point in there career and goes more ska/blues/pop. The first disk in this two disc set contians all there punk hits (but is strangly missing Jonny Was?!?), the second disk contians their ska/blues/pop hits.
The first disk for me is by far the best and every song on it is great. Political lyrics with simple, fast chord progresions and some cracking slow solos thrown in makes for a great listen. Some people who are into mainstream pop with not be a fan of the vocials as the a bit flat but for me it works beautifully. The best tracks on this disk are 'tin soldiers', an anti army/war song and 'suspect device', a song against the use of explosives. I can't pick a bad song off this disk!
The second disk lets this CD down alot for me. The vocial are pritty much the same but the backing is alot let aggressive and fast. They also use other instroments like trombones in these tracks. Don't get me wrong, there are some great track on here still, none more so than 'doesn't make it alright'. This is a slow ska song all about racism and how it's not an excuse.
There are a few live track riddled over the 2 disks but you'll bearly tell the difference. The only reason I know they're there is because (live) is written next to every track that is live.
This album is worth owning if your just getting into SLF or if some-one has recomended them to you. Also great for avid fans that want all there best hits all on the same album.
Advantages: Good old fashioned heavy / punk rock still belted out by the original and only SLF. Disadvantages: None - unless you consider being told off by your kids for the music being too loud as a problem.
...to my youth. All the good old songs are there from Alternative Ulster to Gotta Gettaway to Tin Soldier to Nobody's Hero. Of course they are all belted out in SLF's inimitable style and 'punk rock' is too poor a phrase to use to describe SLF. Their music and lyrics tear along at breakneck speed and of course their is the physical volume that these tracks deserve to be played at.
SLF's style shines through their "All the Best" with lyrics that intertwine ... ...punk energy and a method of getting their message across that SHOUTS honesty.
If you've never heard SLF, and even only remotely liked the Sex Pistols, et al, then SLF who were around in the late 70's and still going strong today will grab you by the throat and fuel a fanatsy of being young again. If only for an hour or two! Then once you know you like them, go out and find them live - www.slf.com - you won't regret it. ...
StubbyD 23.09.2005
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Product details
Title
All The Best
Performer
Stiff Little Fingers
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Punk Rock
Release Date
06/1988
Recomended Retail Price
14.99 GBP
Original Release Year
1985
Label / Distributor
Chrysalis / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics
Pieces in Set
2
Studio / Live
Mixed
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
77779774128
Catalogue Number
CDS 7977412
Titles on disc 1
1.
Suspect Device
2.
Wasted Life
3.
Alternative Ulster
4.
78 Rpm
5.
Gotta Get Away
6.
Bloody Sunday
7.
Straw Dogs
8.
You Can't Say Crap On The Radio
9.
At The Edge
10.
Running Bear
11.
White Christmas
12.
Nobody's Hero
13.
Tin Soldiers
14.
Back To Front
15.
Mr Fire Coal Man
Titles on disc 2
1.
Just Fade Away
2.
Go For It
3.
Doesn't Make It Alright
4.
Silver Lining
5.
Safe As Houses
6.
Sad Eyed People
7.
Two Guitars Clash
8.
Listen
9.
That's When Your Blood Bumps
10.
Good For Nothing
11.
Talkback
12.
Stands To Reason
13.
Bits Of Kids
14.
Touch And Go
15.
Price Of Admission
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Album Notes
Stiff Little Fingers: Jake Burns, Ali McMordie, Henry Cluney, Brian Faloon. Includes liner notes by Gordon Ogilvie. In their late '70s/early '80s heyday, Stiff Little Fingers were among the most clever and ferocious purveyors of melodic, message-oriented punk rock around. Combining teenage angst with a guttural rage at the British presence in Northern Ireland, they managed to put out several classically raw platters before their inevitable implosion (and eventual reunions with progressively fewer members, but that's another story). ALL THE BEST is a two-disc set that captures the choicest material from their first three indispensable records, plus some rarities and live tracks to boot. For those fans so parochial as to think that Irish music is exclusively of the Clancy Brothers and Chieftains variety, "Suspect Device" and "Nobody's Hero" will be a pleasant wake-up call. Also included are essential gems such as "Alternative Ulster," "Just Go For It," and even a live version of "White Christmas." ALL THE BEST is an excellent introduction to one of the best political punk bands of all time.
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