The Crack Walking on the Water LP
Not to be confused with the other proto-Oi! band with the same name, I’ll take these guys. This LP is the band’s whole story from ’78-’80, a time capsule of perfect pints and songs of drama. The sound is all super tight and brolic pub pop with fringe elements of harmonizing guitars in the THIN LIZZY vein. Hard mod for sure, bluesy and at times metal. I think the best-of-the-LP award is obvious when you listen to “Sticky Kisses” and “Next Plane.” Would love to see some live footage of them chopping away. I’ll take another.