JOHNNY & THE SELF ABUSERS Saints and Sinners 7" 1977 EP Punk KBD Damned Crass
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Description
ARTIST: Johnny and the Self Abusers
TITLE: Saints and Sinners
LABEL: Chiswick Records – NS 22
RECORD GRADING: VG
SLEEVE GRADING: VG
NOTES: Official 1977 UK Pressing.
Johnny And The Self Abusers – Saints And Sinners (1977, 7" EP) EP Description Saints And Sinners is the lone release by Johnny And The Self Abusers, a short-lived but pivotal punk band from Glasgow, Scotland. The EP was released in 1977 on Chiswick Records and serves as a raw, aggressive document of the UK punk explosion.
Johnny And The Self Abusers were heavily influenced by bands like The Stooges, The New York Dolls, and The Damned, blending sleazy rock ‘n’ roll with the sneering, DIY ethos of first-wave punk. The songs are energetic, fast-paced, and laced with an almost reckless abandon that captures the essence of 1977 punk.
Interestingly, shortly after releasing Saints And Sinners, the band underwent a complete transformation, changing their name to Simple Minds and shifting towards the post-punk and new wave sound that would bring them mainstream success. This makes Saints And Sinners a fascinating artifact—the rough, rebellious origins of a band that would later embrace a more polished and atmospheric musical direction.
Tracklist A-side:
Saints And Sinners B-side: 2. Dead Vandals
Both tracks are built on buzzing guitars, driving rhythms, and snarling vocals, embodying the reckless, anti-establishment spirit of UK punk’s formative years.
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