STIFF LITTLE FINGERS - HANX! - 12" LP Vinyl Album

"Stiff Little Fingers' 'Hanx!' is a live punk manifesto, captured on a 12" LP in 1980. With raw energy and political fervor, the album immortalizes the band's rebellious spirit. Each track is a sonic riot, making 'Hanx!' an enduring anthem of the punk revolution."

 

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"Hanx!"Album Description:

In the throbbing heart of the punk revolution in 1980, Stiff Little Fingers etched their name into punk folklore with the release of "Hanx!" – a live 12" LP vinyl album that encapsulated the raw, unbridled energy of the band's performances. As the needle dropped onto the vinyl, it unleashed a sonic rebellion that echoed the spirit of punk across generations.

The Rise of Stiff Little Fingers: Punks With a Purpose

TBefore "Hanx!" electrified audiences, Stiff Little Fingers had already emerged as a potent force in the punk scene. Hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, the band infused punk with political consciousness, addressing the tumultuous socio-political climate of their homeland. With anthems like "Alternative Ulster," they became the vanguard of punk with a purpose.

Live and Unfiltered: The Making of "Hanx!"

TRecorded during a series of explosive live performances, "Hanx!" wasn't just an album; it was an auditory mosh pit, a sonic riot captured on vinyl. The band's frontman, Jake Burns, fueled by a punk ethos that thrived on spontaneity, delivered blistering vocals that resonated with the crowd's rebellious fervor.

TThe recording process itself was a rebellion against traditional studio norms. The rawness of the live setting became the canvas upon which Stiff Little Fingers painted their sonic rebellion. The cheers, the chaos, and the unfiltered energy of the audience blended seamlessly with the band's performance, creating a visceral sonic experience.

Release and Impact: A Punk Anthem Unleashed

TIn 1980, "Hanx!" hit the shelves, and punk enthusiasts found themselves thrust into the midst of a live Stiff Little Fingers concert. The album captured the essence of the band's live prowess, featuring electrifying renditions of punk classics like "Suspect Device" and "Gotta Gettaway." The vinyl became a rallying cry for punk aficionados, immortalizing the rebellious spirit of the era.

Music Genre:

  Irish Punk Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "STIFF LITTLE FINGERS - Hanx!" was produced by: Doug Bennett

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Bill Gillat Olympic Studios, Barnes

Album cover design: John "Teflon" Sims, David Storey Brian Cooke - Front Cover Pix
Iain McKell - Back Cover Pix

Record Label Information:

  Chrysalis CHR 1300

Record Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record

Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

  1980 Made in UK
Complete Track-listing of the album "STIFF LITTLE FINGERS - Hanx!"

The detailed tracklist of this record "STIFF LITTLE FINGERS - Hanx!" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Nobody's Hero
  2. Gotra Getaway
  3. Wait and See
  4. Barbed Wire Love
  5. Fly the Flag
  6. Alternative Ulster
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Johnny Was
  2. At the Edge
  3. Wasted Life
  4. Tin Soldiers
  5. Suspect Device
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