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THE REVIEW
The best live band of the punk era. No one had their harmony and cohesion on stage. The only ones capable of reimagining their own songs live until they became something different and almost always better than the studio version.
In 1990, the collection of their performances at John Peel, done between 1979 and 1980, was released. In the 1980 performance, they appeared and amazed with versions of "in a rut", "staring at the rude boys", "secret soldiers", "something that i said" with a new sound, more rounded, distorted guitars, and impulsive bass. Their evolution was interrupted by the loss of that talent, Owen, a few months after the last performance at Peel in 1980.
This remains a document of a genius at work on stage. Perfect. Alex
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The Ruts are praised as the best live punk band, known for transforming their studio songs into superior live versions. This album captures their 1979-1980 John Peel sessions, showcasing their evolving sound. The recordings highlight a unique era before the tragic loss of guitarist Owen. The Peel Sessions remain a testament to their onstage genius and energy.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
The Ruts
The Ruts were a British punk rock band formed in London in 1977, fusing punk energy with reggae rhythms. They scored a UK hit with Babylon's Burning and cut pivotal singles including Staring at the Rude Boys and West One (Shine on Me). Vocalist Malcolm Owen died in 1980; surviving members later continued as Ruts DC.03 Reviews
