Electro Hippies
The Only Good Punk is a Dead One (2025 Reissue)
CD

Cult UK crust punk / metal act ELECTRO HIPPIES was formed in 1985 in Wigan by Simon (drums) & Bruno (Bass), followed by Andy on guitars (then vocals). Originally setting out with the short-lived intention of recording a single demo (even featuring Jeff Walker among their ranks before moving on to CARCASS), the band went on to release the seminal The Only Good Punk...(Is a Dead One) in 1988; among the very first proper releases on the newly formed Peaceville Records.
The album was recorded November / December of 1987 at Lion Studios in Leeds, West Yorkshire and saw a release the following year. It demonstrated a perfect attack of lo-fi crust, hardcore & grind, with ELECTRO HIPPIES also notably recording a session for the legendary John Peel. The band eventually split in 1989 though have always retained a strong cult following.
This CD edition includes a booklet with full lyrics.