On the Offensive
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On the Offensive is an EP released by Poster Children
in 2004. It is composed of politically themed cover songs.
Original artists for these songs:
Poster Children
Poster Children are an indie rock band formed at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 1987. They have issued eleven studio albums. Known for their strong DIY ethic, the band members continue to drive their own tour bus, create their own artwork and T-shirt designs, and operate their...
in 2004. It is composed of politically themed cover songs.
Original artists for these songs:
- "Clampdown" originally by the ClashThe ClashThe Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
- "We Don't Need This Fascist Groove Thang" originally by Heaven 17Heaven 17Heaven 17 are an English synthpop band originating from Sheffield in the early 1980s. The trio comprises Martyn Ware , Ian Craig Marsh and Glenn Gregory...
- "The New World" originally by X
- "Let's Have a War" originally by FearFear (band)Fear is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1977. The band is credited for helping to shape the sound and style of American hardcore punk, the group started out as part of the early California punk rock scene, and gained national prominence after an infamous 1981...
- "Divide and Conquer" originally by Hüsker DüHüsker DüHüsker Dü was an American rock band formed in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1979. The band's continual members were guitarist Bob Mould, bassist Greg Norton, and drummer Grant Hart....
- "Complicated Game" originally by XTCXTCXTC were a New Wave band from Swindon, England, active between 1976 and 2005. The band enjoyed some chart success, including the UK and Canadian hits "Making Plans for Nigel" and "Senses Working Overtime" , but are perhaps even better known for their long-standing critical success.- Early years:...
Track listing
- "Clampdown" – 3:17
- "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" Fascist Groove Thang" is a song written and performed by British synthpop band Heaven 17. It was a minor hit in the UK in 1981, despite being banned by the BBC...
" – 3:16 - "The New World" – 3:33
- "Let's Have a War" – 2:06
- "Divide and Conquer" – 2:55
- "Complicated Game" – 4:53
Personnel
- Rick Valentin - Vocals, Guitar
- Rose Marshack - Bass, vocals
- Jim Valentin - Guitar
- Matt Friscia - Drums