No Fixed Address LP From My Eyes 1982 EX+ - 6Tk MINI Reggae INDIGENOUS very rare
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Description
ITEM : 12” - 6 Track mini album.
ARTIST: No Fixed Address
TITLE : From My Eyes
DETAILS: Australian issue – 1st pressing
Rough Dimond Records # RDM 8804 complete with pic / lyric inner sleeve
GENRE : Indigenous – Reggae - Rock
YEAR : 1982
TRACKS :
We Have Survived - 4:40
From My Eyes - 2:35
Stupid System - 4:30
I Can't Stand And Look - 4:35
Sunrise - 3:05
Pigs - 4:36
INFO : Not really knowing what to expect here I must admit I really enjoyed giving this a spin … and what a gem it is, especially the wailing lead guitar which is right up my alley. Hailing from Adelaide the band were heavily influenced by the traditional roots-reggae sound and it was no real surprise to see them on tour in the 80’s with Peter Tosh from the Wailers.
Overall a refreshing view on Australia’s social and political concerns of that era delivered in an accomplished reggae-rock-folk style.
REVIEW … the first song here, ‘We Have Survived’, provides a strong and visceral clarion call to all those subjected to the colonial yoke and for underdogs everywhere. Drummer and singer Bart Willoughby's didgeridoo introduces the song with a low, earthy drone before the funky reggae-rock takes hold and transports the listener to a higher spiritual plain. The song is an anthem that needs to be heard. Meanwhile ‘Stupid System’ and ‘I Can't Stand And Look’ further relate the black man's story via the band's passionate songcraft. The EP finishes with ‘Pigs’, a defiant ode to a brutal constabulary. No Fixed Address are legendary and this album ‘From My Eyes’ is a priceless mission statement…..
**** Not an easy one to find these days and a highly recommended listen.
CONDITION: Note : All records (except where Mint) have been vacuum-machine cleaned and fully played on a quality system to determine an accurate grading.
VINYL : Bright and shiny in appearance. Lightly played and barely a mark. A terrific loud and clean sound throughout and a genuinely pleasing listen. Better than Excellent and I reckon closer to EX+ is a fairer rating.
LABELS : Clean as per photos above.
SLEEVE : Superb. No ring-wear or creasing. No marks or writing and the spine is intact. Rated Excellent if not better.
The picture / lyric inner sleeve is excellent. Clean with no issues.
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OVERSEAS :
Asia / Pacific : AU$22.50 with International Tracking
Rest of the World : AU$30.00 with International Tracking
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