The Hoax - So What/Cargo Recordings (LP coloured) RSD23

Format: LP, Coloured
Catalogue No.: VR20
Barcode: 0604565734501
Release Date: 21 Apr 2023
Genre: Punk/Hardcore

The Hoax formed in Manchester in 1979 with the original line up of Ian Chambers (vocals), Steve Mardy (bass), Andy Farley (guitar) and Mike Joyce (drums).
They rehearsed at the now legendary TJM studios along with other Manchester punk bands such as Joy Division, Buzzcocks, The Fall, Slaughter and The Dogs etc.
After a handful of gigs at some of Manchester's long forgotten venues it was time to enter the studio to record their first ep. Cargo in Rochdale was the obvious choice
as this was the favourite studio of Manchester's punk elite. After three more releases and a handful of line-up changes The Hoax called it a day. Ian left after the first recordings,
Steve went onto pursue a career outside the music industry, Andy kept the band going til the final release in 1981 and Mike Joyce went on to join The Smiths and the rest is history.
This limited edition (500) coloured release for RSD is a compilation of The Hoax first three ep's all recorded at Cargo studios in Rochdale. A perfect document to highlight the spirit and diy ethos
of the Manchester Punk Scene. Play loud and ENJOY!

TRACKLIST
A1 Oh Darling
A2 We All Hate Myself
A3 Storm Trooper
A4 Take It East
A5 Rats In The Cellar
A6 Stormtrooper
A7 Ich Habe Keine Spur

B1 Radio DJ
B2 TV Addict
B3 Rich Folk
B4 Antok
B5 One In A Crowd
B6 Locked Out