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The Ruts

Musical Group

The Ruts were an English punk band formed in 1977, noted for combining punk energy with reggae influences. Their debut album The Crack (1979) and the single "Babylon's Burning" are widely cited; singer Malcolm Owen died in 1980.

Reviews emphasize the band's punk-reggae fusion, strong basslines (John "Segs" Jennings), acclaimed live performances (documented on Peel Sessions) and Malcolm Owen's death shortly after The Crack. The band was associated with anti-racism events in their era.

Three DeBaser reviews celebrate The Ruts' blend of punk and reggae and their powerful live performances. The Crack is highlighted as a milestone LP and Grin and Bear It as a timeless singles collection. Reviewers emphasize strong bass, offbeat rhythms and Owen's distinctive voice. The Peel Sessions are praised as documents of the band's live genius. Malcolm Owen's death shortly after The Crack is noted by reviewers.

For:Fans of late 1970s punk, listeners interested in punk-reggae fusion, collectors and live-music enthusiasts

 Now it's simple: only one song signifies the name of this band, "Babylon's Burning", while everything else remains in the shadows.

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 The best live band of the punk era. No one had their harmony and cohesion on stage.

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 The Ruts invented Punk-Reggae from scratch, a softer version of the genre is by the Members (also just one album), which would be worth a mention separately.

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