Cock Sparrer - Guilty As Charged (50th Anniversary Limited Edition)

The first of the pair of records representing Cock Sparrer's re-emergence amidst the madness of the 1990s punk rock boom, Guilty as Charged stands as a testament to the timelessness of the Cock Sparrer sound, as these punk rock originators staked their claim to show the new generation how it's done. The band's playing is in fine form, and the lyrics display the same exhilarating, anthemic spirit that built the band's reputation, as seen on tracks like "Roads To Freedom." At the same time, the band's winking, wry sense of humor shines through, never more than when they provide a tongue-in-cheek sequel to one of their all-time classics in "I Fit Central Heating (Working Pt 2)." But truly, for many fans, the highlight of the album is "Because You're Young" — perhaps something of a spiritual answer to the early Sparrer hit "What's It Like To Be Old?" Remastered in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary, this 180gram black vinyl pressing with a jacket on gold foil is the classiest and best-sounding version out there.

Tracklist

1. Get A Rope
2. Because You're Young
3. Bird Trouble
4. Don't Blame Us
5. Roads To Freedom
6. Last Train To Dagenham
7. I Fit Central Heating (Working Pt. 2)
8. Strip
9. Crack In The Mirror
10. We Know How To Live
11. Tough Guys