Name: Statements Of Intent 1982-1987
Brand: Conflict

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MORTBX14

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929271425

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5 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Conflict

Genre GB

Punk / Hardcore

Label GB

Mortarhate

Conflict is an anarcho-punk band formed in 1980, originally based around Eltham in South London. They are known for their outspokenness on issues such as anarchism, animal rights, the anti-war movement, and their support for the organization Class War. Their gigs during the 1980s often resulted in riots and disturbances due to their provocative nature.

In 1983, Conflict established their own record labels, *Mortarhate* and *Decadent*. Steve Ignorant, a former member of Crass, joined Conflict as a guest vocalist on their pro-animal rights single "To A Nation of Animal Lovers". After Crass disbanded, Ignorant became a semi-permanent second vocalist for Conflict following a memorable gig in Brixton where he performed with the band.

The band's iconic *Mortarhate* logo was designed by 'Nihilistic Nobody' and incorporates references to CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament), anarchy and autonomy with two 'A's', and nihilism with an 'N'. This logo first appeared in Thanatos, a pamphlet produced by Mike Diboll from Toxic Graffity fanzine around 1980.

The first of two 5 disc box sets covering the entire recorded output of leading Anarcho Punk band Conflict. This one covers the period 1982-87. Disc 1 features the Indie Chart topping It’s Time To See Who’s Who album which now comes with the bonus of the ‘House That Man Built’ (No.3, 18 weeks), ‘Live At Centro Iberico’ (No.7, 21 weeks) and ‘To A Nation Of Animal Lovers’ (No.4, 18 weeks) EP’s.

The second disc is the Increase The Pressure album which spent 16 weeks in the Indie Chart, peaking at No.2. Now has as a bonus the No.5 hit single ‘The Serenade Is Dead’. Disc Three is the live Only Stupid Bastards Help EMI album which reached No.5 in the Independent Chart in early 1986. The fourth disc is the seminal The Ungovernable Force album, a No.2 Indie Chart hit when first issued in 1986. Now includes the Indie hit singles ‘This Is Not Enough’ (No.3, 27 weeks) and ‘The Battle Continues’ (No.1, 23 weeks). The final disc is the 32 track Turning Rebellion Into Money album which topped the Indie Chart in July 1987.

Metal Hammer journalist James Sherry has provided in-depth liner notes from a new interview with Conflict front-man Colin Jerwood. The booklet contains many rare photos plus pictures of all relevant releases. Housed in a sturdy clam shell box with each disc in a card wallet depicting the original LP front cover and a back cover sympathetic to the original.

Statements Of Intent 1982-1987

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