recorded at Phil's place June 98 after re-learning it from an old gig tape
lyrics
GLAD TO BE ALIVE
Well aren't you glad to be alive
Had your brain took out when you were five
Learned to respect your mum and dad
And no, there's nothing wrong with that
But when they tell you what to do
It preconceives your point of view
And when you've got to 22
Well you'll believe in the system too
Well, aren't you glad to be alive?
Now, you're working for the state
Opinionated and full of hate
Normality is a state of mind
And your mind is in an awful state
Aren't you glad to be alive?
Forget about the bomb, gimme the money
This system takes you for a ride
They blew up the world and then they said sorry
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Ska Punk as good as it gets. Other bands would benefit from taking notes. Culture Shock is relevant as always with the contemporary lyrics, and the music will force you to nod in rhythm whether you want to or not. Droote
supported by 22 fans who also own “Glad to be Alive”
Another great release from a long standing band in the UK diy scene. From when I first saw them in Eastbourne in 1990 to this release now I still love this band. Jon Crow
Scratchy DIY punk from Philadelphia with an impeccable list of inspirations. Think Crass, Flux of Pink Indians, This Heat, and Chronophage. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 22, 2023
The legendary Crass made the stems from their debut available for remixing; the result is this excellent, mind-melting 40-track collection. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 19, 2022
This taut, punchy 2015 anarcho-punk EP from Istanbul's Ugly Shadows gets a worthy cassette re-release through A World Divided. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 21, 2021