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Ruefrex were one of Northern Ireland's most popular, uncompromising and successful punk bands. Over a turbulent decade-long career the band were attacked by both Protestant and Catholic communities for their refusal to accept sectarian divisions. They also recorded some of the most powerful, lyrically potent music of the era, from their debut on Terri Hooley's legendary Good Vibrations label to indie chart hits with the classic 'Capital Letters' and 'Paid In Kind'. They then became cover stars of the Melody Maker when they recorded the hugely controversial but unapologetic 'The Wild Colonial Boy' The Melody Maker headline was "Is the most important band in Britain?" This new release features all these classic tracks on CD for the first time, plus previously unreleased material, a full set of lyrics and memorabilia and in-depth sleevenotes written in collaboration with the band.

1. One By One 
2. Don't Panic 
3. Capital Letters 
4. April Fool 
5. Perfect Crime 
6. The Wild Colonial Boy 
7. Correct Your Fireside Manner 
8. Even In The Dark Hours 
9. Paid In Kind 
10. By The Shadowline 
11. The Wild Colonial Boy 
12. In The Traps 
13. Flowers For All Occasions 
14. The Lenders Of The Last Resort 
15. Days Of Heaven 
16. Playing Adult Games 
17. The Fightin' 36th 
18. Between Having And Wanting 
19. Playing Cards With Deadmen 
20. Middle Ground

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