Crisis

The Profile

Crisis were a British political punk band formed in 1977 in Guildford and active until 1980. Noted for their far-left stance and Anti-Nazi League association, the group included Douglas Pearce and Tony Wakeford, who later formed Death in June and Sol Invictus. Their output includes the mini-LP Hymns of Faith, key singles like No Town Hall and UK '79, and archival compilations such as Holocaust Hymns.

English political punk band from Guildford active 1977–1980; associated with the Anti-Nazi League. Members included Douglas Pearce and Tony Wakeford, later of Death in June and Sol Invictus. Final show on 10 May 1980 in Guildford (released as Ends!). Discography highlights: singles No Town Hall, UK '79, Alienation; mini-LP Hymns of Faith; compilation Holocaust Hymns.

A reflective, skeptical take on Crisis and the 2005 compilation Holocaust Hymns. The review frames the band’s short 1977–1980 run, left-wing stance, and connection to Douglas Pearce and Tony Wakeford. Musically, it’s described as solid old-school British punk with decent singles and a rougher-sounding trove of demos/live cuts. Recommended for punk devotees, less so for apocalyptic folk fans.