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| Flux of Pink IndiansStrive To Survive1982 Spiderleg/One Little Indian 
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 Published on January 16th 2004 Flux of Pink Indians were probably one of the most ignored punk bands in history. They released countless albums during the 1980s and were hugely responsible for the continuation and growth of both hardcore punk and Oi!, yet receive nearly no recognition. Strive to Survive was their first full length and stands as the most accurate portrayal of this weirdly intriguing band. Their name most likely turned off legions of punk followers, not really because it comes across as homosexual, but because it just sounds -nothing- like a punk band's name. Despite that, this band was probably more punk than half the bands they shared their scene with in England during the 1980s. Seconds into Strive to Survive you'll notice striking similarities to numerous bands, most of which came after this group had already disbanded. Most importantly, Operation Ivy shares a lot in common with this band (well, except there's no elements of ska, but you can see where it could easily be placed in with the music and be pulled off), mostly because of the vocals and the bad recording quality. They also sound quite like The Business and Reagan Youth (both of which formed around the same time as this band), making Strive to Survive a pretty interesting listen. All of the tracks on this album are classic examples of 80's punk rock, so it's hard to pick the best. "T.V. Dinners" is as great a march song as they come, however, and "Charity Hilarity" stands out as being one of the best tracks this band has to offer. The rest of the album really rings of the same tune, but that was okay during punk's hayday because it never sounded rehashed or forced. Even if it was forced, the band did a great job of concealing it -- and Strive to Survive is one of the 15 best punk albums of all time because of that. [This album is long out of print, but it was re-released in 2000 by some small label. I don't know how you can get it, but if you're a true punk fan you'll find a way. Hell, I doubt the band would even care if you downloaded it or stole it, so go try either. And once you do, sit back and enjoy the riot.]People who liked this also liked:           Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
Flux Of Pink Indians did NOT sound a bit like Operation Ivy, or The Business, or Reagan Youth. I should know that, as I've spent lot of time listening to all those bands. Sounds like Operation Ivy? Geez...! Flux were simply superb, they brought a level of malvolence & anger to their music that has not been surpassed. Flux of pink indians Kick so much ass they ar emy favoret band right next to crass flux of pink indians were second only to crass in punk music and ideals strive to survive is a much under rated vinal as are the band as a whole kids who think theyre listerning to punk when theyve got green day or good charlotte on their cd player should step back and listern this and find out what punk was really all about Very easy to find, I bought it at Tower fucking records. great album, it sounds like no other punk band of the time, not even Crass. Later, they did sort of techno-dance-funk. That has to be the Biggest pile of shit review I have ever read, Flux Were absolutely fuck all like any of the bands you mention, I wouldn't even use the same breath to even compare them, I Saw the Likes of Flux/Crass/Dirt/Subhumans/Conflict/Mob/Zounds, in fact I think I have basically seen every band that appeared on the Crass label. So to compare them to anything other than the early 80's anarcho punk bands is fucking ludicrous. My Uncle is derek Birkett. His Music is Great. His ran One Little Indian Ltd. well your obviously not thinking about the name enough to understand it. cause its not just another dictionary term for rebelling or defying. flux is great however they did not contribute to the oi scene and sound nothing like operation ivy or the business i must admit that last comment was pretty funny. maybe op-ivy was stretching it for most people, but i don't think so. i think op-ivy listened to this band a lot. Come on guys use your imaginations! If you add elements of ska, and replace all of the members with Jesse Michaels, Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman and Dave Mello, flux of pink indians would sound exactly like opiv!!! did you just compare this to opivy. wow This score is for people that don't bathe, in an attempt to subvert the system. Where the hell did the op ivy comparison come from . You sir, need to check your hearing. i love this band, im so surprised they are on this site, kick ass. i would consider them a crass band, and definately more innovative than most, this is a great album to pick up. hell yea. Awesome. I like this band and this review. About time someone reviewed this band! Good band, great album. "A true punk fan... finds a way" Iann Malcom ok |
