The Stupids, from Ipswich, England, formed in 1984 and played some blazingly fast US-influenced (particularly Boston style à la Gang Green) hardcore punk/thrash in a time and place that was mostly filled with crusty metal punk, UK82, and anarcho punk. The Stupids took US hardcore to a new level, making it faster and more intense.
PERUVIAN VACATION is the most underrated LP of all time in my opinion. It is every bit as good as Gang Green's Sold Out 7". The guitar riffs and song structures are completely over the top and the vocals, while still clean, are great with a more shouted or yelled feel on this release than their 7". Simple breakdowns and great buildups add a lot of power to this LP too. No metal influence on this record either which is always a plus. With awesome production, it comes close to being the perfect record. Lyrics are still pretty stupid in a humorous way. Fourteen cuts of some of the most intense rippers I've ever heard in my entire life. If you're into other UK thrashers like A.O.A., Heresy, or Ripcord or early Boston/US hardcore, you'll probably love these guys.--KFTH
Genre: Punk/Hardcore
Year: 1985
Tracklist:
01. It's Fun To You
02. Wipe Out
03. You Shoulda Listened
04. Always Never Fun
05. I Scream Inside
06. You Die
07. Peruvian Vacation
08. This Is The Norm?
09. So Much Fun
10. Born To Built To Grind
11. In Bed At Night
12. I Don't Wanna Get Involved With You
13. The Pit
14. Life's A Drag
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