The Mekons

The Mekons Fear and Whiskey LP

Eccentric folk/blues punk? The YOUNGBLOODS meet the FALL? Whatever, the MEKONS are back, expanded to about seven or so people of all ages and descriptions, and their music certainly reflects that variety.

• Reviewer Tim Yohannan
• Label Sin
• Issue MRR #29 • October 1985

The Mekons This Sporting Life / Fight the Cuts 7″

The A-side is from ’81 and is post-punk similar to that of their former sister band GANG OF FOUR, minus the funk. The ’77-period flip is a trashy, amateur treat which makes this 45 worthwhile.

• Reviewer Tim Yohannan
• Label CNT Productions
• Issue MRR #5 • March/April 1983