Name: Cro Memory Grin
Brand: Oily Boys

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SSR081

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-08-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5055869583305

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Oily Boys

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Static Shock

Oily Boys is a Sydney-based artist known for their unique blend of punk and hardcore music. With a raw and energetic sound, they have captivated audiences both locally and internationally. Drawing inspiration from bands like Low Life, Straightjacket Nation, and Rapid Dye, Oily Boys' music is characterized by its fast-paced rhythms, aggressive guitar riffs, and powerful vocals.

Hailing from the vibrant music scene in Sydney, Australia, Oily Boys have become synonymous with the city's underground punk culture. Their live performances are renowned for their high energy and chaotic atmosphere, leaving audiences exhilarated and craving more.

With an extensive discography that includes releases such as "Demolition," "Sex Drive," and "GAOLED," Oily Boys have established themselves as one of the most influential bands in the genre. They continue to push boundaries with their intense lyrics that tackle themes of societal unrest and personal struggles.

A London based label, Static Shock, is a prominent player in the hardcore and punk music scene. Owned and operated by [a2172609], this label has gained recognition for its commitment to promoting raw and authentic music.

Static Shock specializes in curating a diverse range of artists who are pushing the boundaries of hardcore and punk genres. With an emphasis on quality over quantity, they carefully select artists who embody the DIY spirit and deliver powerful performances that resonate with their audience.

By supporting underground talent, Static Shock has become a go-to destination for fans seeking fresh sounds and innovative approaches to punk music. Their dedication to nurturing emerging artists sets them apart from other labels in the industry.

When Sydney's Oily Boys dropped their long awaited debut LP on Cool Death over the summer we were caught unawares, and quickly fell in love with it. Static Shock is now very pleased to be releasing this across the pond for the uninitiated. Here's what the Cool Death originally said about this record, as we couldn't agree more: "Chthonic, catatonic, chronic... Cro Memory Grin is a masterpiece. Thirteen turbocharged tracks indebted to the pleasures and pitfalls of their lives in the modern city of Sydney and to the the first and second waves of international extreme music freaks and loonies: pure fucking aggression. The Oily Boys have graced us with a beast of an album that swells between direct, gripping, tangible hardcore punk and near nauseating psychedelia and throb which at moments feels like either ritual trance or a nervous breakdown. Cro Memory Grin contains near equal measures of tension and release; an exercise inhigh catharsis. It’s rare that a punk record can give the listener anywhere near the same intoxicating feel of an “everything louder thaneverything else” live show, but that’s what Oily Boys have done. That lightning in a bottle feeling of excitement, chaotic energy, delirium, presence in a moment and frenzied flight into a mind state both frightening and ecstatic. The stone has been carved, the fire has been lit, and this is it... Cro. Memory. Grin. The LP comes packaged in a slightly different sleeve to the Cool Death pressing.

Cro Memory Grin

Music GB