Well, let’s just say a lack of knowledge regarding certain new releases in the world of music is something that we all suffer from, even for us record store employees. I honestly can’t be everywhere at once! So according to the Southern Records website, remastered versions of both The Grey EP and the Sirens are Back full length by Lack of Knowledge was released on May 2nd as the simply titled Grey CD. Well damn, it’s almost the end of June and I didn’t pick up a copy, nor was I aware of the reissue.

If you aren’t familiar with Lack of Knowledge and happen to be a fan of the “death-rock” genre, I suggest checking it out. They formed in 1978 and had a couple of releases on Crass Records. Members Tony Barber and Phil Barker ended up joining the Buzzcocks on the Trade Test Transmissions record back in 1993. I’ve seen this band compared to Joy Division, which some people might find outrageous, but the influence is definitely there. Just imagine the Warsaw demos with a Rudimentary Peni/Christian Death vibe. Believe me, it’s a pretty dark and bleak affair that we have here. Do yourself a favor and seek out a copy of this reissue, you won’t be disappointed.

Lack of Knowledge

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