ACTIVE MUSIC RELEASES

VIRUS

UNACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVELS

ACTIVE 16

This could be considered a Discography Cd of all that Virus never properly recorded back between 1983 and Õ86 plus some new stuff! So how about that for spanning the ages of anarcho-punk rock!? Often described as a mix between the Subhumans, Amebix, and Flux of Pink Indians Virus have that raw angry sound , not afraid to be slow like the Mob they will sit perfectly on your shelf alongside Alternative and Omega Tribe. Virus have returned though, thankfully not lured by the plastic punk festivities of HITS or the so called Rebellion but just a mid life desire to shout something out loud against what is still fucked up and wrong with this worldÉ.. good luck to them. Put a friendly Virus in your machineÉÉ

CROSS STITCHED EYES

11

ACTIVE 15

This is what CSE say of themselves; Ò formed end of summer 2005; the year of no lord; in a cold and wet pale white room with red plastic laminated floor, that looked more like a psychiatry than a practise room. Hence the putrid morbit aura of this surrounding, the idea was set to bring together the elements of old 80'ties Death Rock and Anarcho Punk heavy inspired by such old Bands as RUDIMENTARY PENI, AMEBIX to cross with KILLING JOKE and JOY DIVISION. We consist of people from far away countries of all directions with Members related to ZYGOTE, UK SUBS, ENEMIES, ANGER OF BACTERIA, SUBHUMANS etc. Ò We say that this rocks, think Peni with crusty overtones and Killing Joke production! It comes in another unique card cover with poster.£5 inc postage to anywhere.

CONTEMPT

WHO NEEDS DIPLOMACY?

ACTIVE 14

New full length Cd from this bunch of Brum anarcho street punx, think of GBH with brains! £5 inc postage to anywhere!

REFUSE ALL

HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY IN GUANTANAMO BAY

ACTIVE 13

Refuse All were on this recording the result of Riot Clone minus their vocalist and SORB minus everyone but their vocalist! Not surprisingly then this album (on CD only) is punk UK style anarcho punk from the gruff vocals to the contemptuous sound bites in between tracks. If you hanker after the days of Omega Tribe and Alternative then this will suit you though beware a serious amount of brightly coloured artwork adorns this disc! 12 tracks. £5 inc postage to anywhere.

SORB

GERM ATTACK

ACTIVE 12

SORB Germ Attack A co-release between the band S.O.R.B. and Active! S.O.R.B. played old style UK anarcho punk rock with gruff political vocals. They lasted for about 17 years and this was their only ÒproperÓ release! Short but not sweet! They split up shortly after it came out. £5 inc postage to anywhere.

ZOUNDS

DISCOGRAPHY

ACTIVE 11

The Curse of Zounds properly mastered for the first time, with the b-side of the Mclibel single (Active 2) " Alone" added to make this over 79 minutes of one of the most intelligent and musical anarcho punk bands. Booklet now includes all the lyrics. £5 inc postage to anywhere!

ACTIVE MINDS

IT'S PERFECTLY OBVIOUS THE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK

ACTIVE 10

Available from us on May 1st 2008 Active Minds' first CD release is their first full length release this decade! £4 post paid to anywhere.

THE RESTARTS

ACTIVELY SEEKING WORK

ACTIVE 9

Actively Seeking Work 1996 -1998. This is not a full discography CD but it features the Frustration ep, the Just Gets Worse ep, Job Club demo and State Rape LP tracks (everything not on the two LP's) all remastered in a lovely "bespoke" card package. Includes two posters, one of lyrics and one of artwork. £5 inc P&P to anywhere

THE PROFITS

DISCOGRAPHY '99 - '04

ACTIVE 8

Catalogue number Active 8 is the complete works of this ex-Boston USA political punk band that persuaded us they were worth our working with and have proved to be even better than that. Old style punk, female vocals angry loud and fast with black and artwork, phoaw! its 1984 all over again!! Yes! In the unique (Restarts ASW) style card cover with 3 posters 45 tracks, punk as it should be, loud, angry and with attitude! £5 inc P&P to anywhere

THE RESTARTS

SYSTEM ERROR

ACTIVE 7

This disc finds the Restarts doing catchy punk with interesting lyrics. Well liked by Maximum Rock n Roll reviewers and columnists. This featured Alan who played with the UK Subs and only played live with The Restarts once or twice. £5 inc postage to anywhere.

HARUM SCARUM

SUPPOSE WE TRY

ACTIVE 5

The second full length release from this Portland USA based group of women. We met because of distribution contacts and seemed to be mutually impressed (well I gave them chocolate and they're girls!). They lost their raucus crusty vocalist and the band became a far more enjoyable three piece playing powerful anarcho punk with a strong feminine twist. A split release with the band's Hex records. £5 inc P&P to anywhere

CRASS

BOOTLEG

ACTIVE 3

Crass, don't really need an introduction. This live recording comes from their gig at the Marcus Garvey centre in Nottingham and remains the best live recording I've heard of Crass. It was released in the states by Allied Reordings and we took it on with the blessing of CRASS as a benefit for Mclibel when Allied closed down.

ACTIVE MUSIC RELEASES NO LONGER AVAILABLE

DIRT

BLACK & WHITE CD

ACTIVE 1

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

A double CD compilation of everything Dirt ever did musically! Dirt for those of you who don't know were an anarcho-punk band from the CRASS era who continued to play into the 90's. We co-released this with the band and Skuld Releases from Germany (who also did a double LP vinyl version). It has 57 tracks and a tongue in cheek band biograhy in a nicely pu together booklet of lyrics and images.

THE RESTARTS

SLUMWORLD CD

ACTIVE 6

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

The first full length album from Lonon's premier punk rock outfit. Cover artwork by the retired guitarist Mick. This features many of their favourites including Big Rock Candy Mountain. Also released on vinyl by Malarie Records. This CD will probably be available again in the next year or two on another label at a dramatically higher price!

IN THE SPIRIT OF EMMA PAMPHLETS

Emma Cray was a close friend of mine. Unlike most people I knew she became more interested and involved in political ideas and action as she got older rather than giving up on them. She moved to London, to live with me, helped with the distribution and did her own thing too. On the 14th of September 1995 she was crushed by a truck whilst she was cycling through Mile End, in East London. My memories of her are full of love and beauty as well as intelligence, enquiry, imagination and fun. We publish these pamphlets in her memory and with her spirit of hope and determination to do something worthwhile despite everything! There is no party line here or consistency of thought but there is a constant desire to find out what is really going on and what we can do about it. "Debunking" the status quo as Emma and I liked to say.


The Abolition of Work,
by Bob Black. The classic anti wage slavery text. "A rosy description of a possible society and a partial analysis of the one we live in. An essential text."

Anarchism; What it Really Stands For and A New Declaration of Independence, by Emma Goldman.

Animal Liberation, ÔThe Animal Liberation Movement; Its Philosophy, its Achievements, and its Future, by Peter Singer. A classic introduction to specisism and the ideas behind Animal Liberation. Helps explain veganism to those who have no idea!

Beasts of Burden, Capitalism, Animals and Communism. A discussion document and also ÒAnarcho-punk, the ALF and the miners strike - a cautionary tale from the 1980sÓ


"Bondage Up Yours" Experiences of female Punks in the Nineteen Nineties, by M.Liptrot. The result of a degree study by Michele a long in the tooth female punk from the North of England. This is an interesting collection of comments, interviews and history of womens participation in punk.

The Continuing Appeal of Nationalism, by Fredy Perlman. A well respected text discussing Nationalism and the state.

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Anarchism But Were Afraid To Ask. AN Introductory pamphlet to contemporary anarchism originally from a Cardiff based group, reprinted several times since.

The EZLN by the WSM and the Zapatista Declaration of War, text taken from The Workers Solidarity MovementÕs Red and Black Revolution magazine . Discusses the anarchist nature of the EZLN. Also included is the original Zapatista declaration from the 1st Dec 1993.

Fascism and Anti-Fascism, by Jean Barrot. "The only way to defeat racism is to address it on a general and Ôpolitical' level, showing how any division between proles (and racism even more viciously than xenophobia) always ends in them (all proles) being worse off, more degraded, more submissive."

Hot Damn and Hell Yeah!, by Ryan Splint. A Mexican vegan cookbook from Australia!! With excellent skull heavy illustrations, this is fun and easy to use.

The Individual, Society and the State, by Emma Goldman. "The minds of men are in confusion, for the very foundations of our civilization seem to be tottering. People are losing faith in the existing institutions, and the more intelligent realize that capitalist industrialism is defeating the very purpose it is supposed to serve."

Mapuche, The People of The Earth, by Various authors A look at the plight of the Mapuche from what we call Chile and their centuries old struggle for land rights and recognition. By ÒIn the Spirit of EmmaÓ

Notes on Anarchism, by Noam Chomsky. A succinct defence of anarchism written in 1973 Chomsky stands by this work to this day.

SCUM, Valerie Solanas. A version of this extraordinary work thats cheap enough to give away as a present to anyone you think needs to re-examine their attitudes to Patriarchy and the status quo! Thought provoking doesn't suffice!


Writings in Graffiti, Part 1 (The Twilight Man) by Chris Bowsher. Those of you old enough to remember might recognise ChrisÕs name as the vocalist from RDF. Here at last he has realised a long ambition to be published (however small scale it may be!) We bring you poetry and prose (call them lyrics and a story if you prefer!) of the Surplus People.

You're Already Dead, by Crass. Originally handed out at gigs twenty odd years ago this angry tirade seems painfully relevant today, swap the names Reagan for Bush, Thatcher for Blair and we're back to basics!

All the above paphlets are available within the UK for £1 each including post and packing. For outside the UK but within Europe £1.50 each and for the USA and others £2 or $4 each airmail. Wholesale rates are available. Send monies to " Active Distribution" c/o BM Active, London, WC1N 3XX, UK.

ACTIVE PUBLICATIONS

ABOLISH RESTAURANTS

Abolish Restaurants is an illustrated guide to the daily misery, stress, boredom, and alienation of restaurant work, as well as the ways in which restaurant workers fight against it. Drawing on a range of anti-capitalist ideas as well as a heaping plate of personal experience, it is part analysis and part call-to-arms. Includes HOW A RESTAURANT IS SET UP:, What is a Restaurant? . The Production Process . Division of Labor and Use of Machines . Intensity and Stress . Tips . Customers . Coercion and Competition, HOW A RESTAURANT IS TAKEN APART:, What the Worker Wants . Work Groups . Workers, Management and Worker-Management . Unions . A World Without Restaurants. Adjusted and reprinted as an A5 pamphlet by us!

ANOTHER DINNER IS POSSIBLE

More than just a vegan cookbook! Written by the dedicated folks of the Brigton Anarchist Teapot crew this is a unique two-in-one cookbook and guidebook featuring over 250 vegan recipes for food that's simple but full of flavour, and cheap but tasty! ... Plus articles and guides to reconnecting with the food we eat - How food affects us on all levels of our lives, and some things we can do to develop a better relationship to it. Co-published by Active and the Teapot..

ZAPATA OF MEXICO

We co-published this with Freedom Press because this is the best book we know of about Zapata. For those of you inspired by the Zapatistas here is a chance to see why they took on the name of a man who died in 1919. This version is updated, has more photographs than the original.

HUNGARY 56

This we helped Phoenix Press publish this because the Hungarian revolution was awesome in its manner, potential and also its obscurity in popular history.

CATECHISM OF THE REVOLUTIONIST

A piece of anarchist publishing history this one! The first thing published by AK PRESS, in association with ACTIVE and VIOLETTE NOZIERES. With stunning cover layout by Mr Active before I knew how to use a computer!

ACTIVE PUBLICATIONS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

ZAPATISTA

This was put together by a group of Zapatista supporters based in London we published this mixture of news, photos and general articles. Articles about La Consulta, Zapata, Independence Day, Women within the Struggle, Foreign Observers in the Warzone, Resistance from within Prison, and Lisbon Max.

ACTIVE NOISE CO-RELEASES AND COLLABORATIONS

ZEGOTA

RECLAIM

Reclaim! is Zegota's first true album, written and conceived as such, and recorded over several days in Malmö*, Sweden by David Sandstrom from the Refused. On it, they live up to every bit of promise shown in their previous recordings and performances, delivering a well-crafted eight-song, forty-minute adventure constructed with the rawest of vocals, wall-like guitars, delicate piano and organ sections, drum beats like the heartbeat of an escaped hostage and an unrestrained bass sound to hold it all together. [...] As usual, the packaging is unique, organic and refined, with fine letterpress work we did ourselves on our recently acquired letterpress. Not strictly a co-release but we helped out with this one quite a lot! £5 to anywhere.

VARIOUS

DIRECT ACTION ARKANGEL

THis is a benefit CD for various Animal Rights campaigns. Every song about animal rights issues and most either new or unreleased at the time of press. The band line up includes, Riot/Clone l Kismet HC l Active Slaughter l Anti Product l Bug Central l Combat Shock l Conflict l Cop Car Pile Up l Cracked Cop Skulls l Dead Generation l Dogshit Sandwich l Goldfinger l Kiech l Lost Cherrees l Politicide l Racak l Ra Tofu l Resist & Exist l Sakasorto l Selkkaus l SORB l Svart Aggression l Terminal City Ricochet. Not strictly a co-release but we helped out a bit with this one. £5 to anywhere.