Lack Of Knowledge ‎– Sirens Are Back [LP] (1984, Corpus Christi)

‘Sirens Are Back’ was released in 1984 and would be the band’s only full-length release. By this time, the band had been further transformed into a combination of ideas which, while further distancing themselves from the traditional notion of punk, created a sound unique to anything else at the time. The Joy Division comparisons are again obvious, especially on “Flame Thrower” which could’ve fit in nicely on 'Closer'. But in general, the comparisons have more to do with the similar vocal styles. The band at this point was reflecting many different ideas. Moments of ‘Modern Dance’-era Pere Ubu pops up all over the record especially with the bass/drum inter-play. Early Killing Joke can be heard on some of the more primitive rhythms. The gothic affectations driven by, at times, dance beats was reminiscent of X-Mal Deutschland’s "Incubus Succubus". The more upbeat or “Punk” songs bring to mind ‘Young Savage’-era Ultravox. The album is atmospheric and lyrically suggestive without giving any clear directions. The record is one of the few releases on Corpus Christi not to include a lyric sheet. [SOURCE: LACKOFKNOWLEDGE.CO.UK] 

Label: Corpus Christi ‎– CHRIST ITS 14 

Format: Vinyl, LP 

Country: UK 

Released: 1984 

Genre: Rock 

Style: New Wave, Punk, Indie Rock 

Tracklist: 

A1 Danger To Life 

A2 Born Leader 

A3 Tank Trap 

A4 Last Victory 

A5 Flame Thrower 

B1 The Bunker 

B2 State Of Being 

B3 Disaster Level 

B4 Crash Barrier 

B5 Weapons Range 

Credits: 

Bass – Paul Stevens 

Drums – Philip Barker 

Engineer – Mel Jefferson 

Guitar – Tony Barber 

Songwriter – Chiefy (tracks: A3, A4, A5, B2, B5), Daniel Drummond, Paul Stevens, Philip Barker (tracks: A1, A2, B1, B3, B4), Tony Barber 

Vocals – Daniel Drummond 

Written-By, Performer [Played By], Producer [Produced By] – Lack Of Knowledge 

Notes: 

Recorded at Southern Studios, August 1984. 

Never with insert. 

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