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RIPCORD-Harvest hardcore e.p.-(Raging records-rage02) 1988
Harvest hardcore e.p. 2nd and 3rd press-(Soulforce records) 1989-90
Always thought about posting this but never did until now. I figured someone had surely beaten me me to it on one of the other awesome music blogs that mine the same punk/hardcore territory. After a quick google search, it didn’t turn up (at least I couldn’t find it posted anywhere-correct me if I’m wrong). So here it is in all it’s glory.
Ripcord were one of, if not the BEST, bands in mid 80’s U.K. thrash/ hardcore scene. Sure HERESY were faster (and later featured ripcord guitarist Steven “Baz” Ballam) , the STUPIDS were funnier and SACRILEGE were heavier, but for my money, these guys flat out left those bands in the dust. From the ramshackle early recordings of their demos, the damage is done 7″ flexi and the defiance of power LP to the precise devastation of this 7″ and the poetic justice lp, these guys were unmatched in their absolute ferocity. As witnessed by their choice of cover songs on this record, these guys were influenced by the best of Boston H.C. and it shows, especially in the later releases.
The original pressing of this came out on their own, Raging records label and was also re-pressed twice in the U.S. on Soulforce records with a bonus song (included in this post) and a slightly different cover drawing.
The main reason behind posting this record (besides it’s greatness) is to let everyone know about their new band VIOLENT ARREST. Featuring John Millier (drums), Baz Ballam (guitar) and Steve Hazzard (vocals), it’s basically 3/4 of the original ripcord reunited (although they probably wouldn’t call it a ripcord reunion) . All these guys have been active since ripcord, in such bands as CAN’T DECIDE, DUMBSTRUCK and SPITE but the new band finds them in top form. Setting their sights again on Boston and early American hardcore, the newly released 12″ flat out cooks and has been on my turntable since the day I bought it. Check out VIOLENT ARREST on their myspace page HERE.
For a complete discography and history of the band , try HERE. And thanks to the punk and hardcore record sleeves site (HERE) for the scans of the U.S. pressings of this record.
Tracks
Poetic justice
Subconscious thoughts
Starvation (Siege)
Collision of vision
Can't you see
Subliminal decay
bonus song on U.S. pressing
Boiling point (SSD)
Posted by: SurlyOldPunk
Wow, it still amazes me how much stuff is out there that I have yet to discover (old and new). I have read the name or mention in articles but this is my first taste of this excellent Brit thrash band. Thanks for the post surly!!
I didn’t like this at first but it turned out to be kinda cool the more I got through the record.
will somebody upload the spite s/t now, please? thanks SOP.
Surly, thanks for the great upload. I never heard of Ripchord until “The Damage is Done” 7″ was posted a few months ago. These guys kick so much ass.. thank you so much!
Um, This is OK, but the other one you posted was better, with ‘Fur is Murder”.
This E.P. is awesome I used to write Jon back in 87. Damage is done is still the better of the two. Killer thrash with good lyrics.