Electro Hippies - The Only Good Punk... (Is A Dead One) [CD]

Cat. no: CDVILED1282
Format: CD
Barcode: 801056728234
Release Date: 26 Sep 2025
Genre: Hard Rock and Metal

Cult UK crust punk/metal act Electro Hippies was formed in 1985 in Wigan by Simon (drums) & Bruno (Bass), followed by Andy on guitars (& then vocals). Originally setting out with the short- lived intention of recording a single demo (even featuring Jeff Walker among their ranks before moving on to Carcass), the band went on to release the seminal 'The Only Good Punk... (Is a Dead One)' in 1988; among the very frst proper releases on the newly formed Peaceville Records. 

The album was recorded November/December of 1987 at Lion Studios in Leeds, West Yorkshire, & saw a release the following year. It demonstrated a perfect attack of lo-f crust, hardcore & grind, with Electro Hippies also notably recording a session for the legendary John Peel. The band eventually split in 1989 though have always retained a strong cult following. 

This CD edition includes a booklet with full lyrics.

Tracks: Faith ( 00:39 ) / Acid Rain ( 02:53 ) / Run Ronald ( 00:40 ) / Scum ( 01:05 ) / B.P. ( 00:47 ) / Unity ( 01:59 ) / Terror Eyes ( 02:40 ) / So Wicked ( 00:46 ) / Proft ( 00:54 ) / Freddy's Revenge ( 01:47 ) / Mistake ( 00:43 ) / Things Of Beauty ( 04:05 ) / Protest ( 00:30 ) / Gas Joe Pearce ( 00:54 ) / Lies ( 01:55 ) / Tortured Tears ( 01:31 ) / Turkeys ( 00:56 ) / D.I.Y ( Not D.R.I. ) ( 01:01 ) / Suck ( 00:42 ) / Deception ( 02:53 ) / Could You Look Me In The Eyes ( 01:42 ) / Sometimes I'm So Glad ( 02:03 ) / At The Edge ( 01:02 ) / Reject ( 01:26 ) / Escape ( 00:58 ) / Mega Armageddon Death ( 00:05 )