The 4-Skins

The 4-Skins From Chaos to 1984 LP

This live 4-SKINS album has far more excitement than any of their studio releases, perhaps because the band is feeding off audience participation. The production is remarkably good for a live recording, bringing out the dense guitars and vocal growls fully. Although some of the banter and lyrics are predictably imbecilic, you might want to give it a listen.

• Reviewer Jeff Bale
• Label Syndicate
• Issue MRR #16 • August 1984

The 4-Skins Low Life / Bread or Blood 7″

Surprisingly good for these normally boring Oi-sters. “Low Life” is twice as powerful as anything on their awful LP, and damn catchy to boot. Louder guitars and soccer choruses pull this one up by its braces.

• Reviewer Jeff Bale
• Label Secret
• Issue MRR #4 • January/February 1983