Dicks – Kill from the Heart LP

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“Dicks‘ debut LP has been acknowledged as a foundational statement in punk ever since its initial 1983 release. Following their first single, 1980’sDicks Hate The Police, and a live split with fellow Austinites theBig Boys,Kill From The Heartdoes not disappoint. Originally released on SST, the album stands apart from the mass of generic thrash-hardcore contemporaries — fueled by the manic, but controlled power of singerGary Floydalong with the original lineup of guitaristGlen Taylor, bassistBuxf Parrotand drummerPat Deason. Dicks were operating at an absolute peak at this point, alternating damaged workouts that suggestFlipperorNo Trendon one end and highly charged tracks in the vein ofMinutemenorTales of Terroron the other. Straight out of the gate on ‘Anti Klan,’ the band trades blues-grounded guitar with squealing feedback and intensely political lyrics. The raw emotional sincerity of Floyd, who was openly gay in Reagan-era Texas, provides unmistakable urgency to songs such as ‘No Nazi’s Friend,’ ‘Rich Daddy’ and the title track, which remains one of the stone-cold classic punk anthems. Forty years on,Kill From The Heartcontinues to smolder — an arresting testament to the possibilities embodied in creative rage. It is no surprise that Dicks have been covered byMudhoney,Jesus Lizardand more. Superior Viaduct is honored to present this truly essential reissue. Comes with original tracklist, insert and download card.”