Combining live and studio material, TELL US THE TRUTH (1978) marks the full-length debut of the U.K. punk act Sham 69. Establishing themselves as working-class counterparts to more popular and fashionable bands such as the Sex Pistols and the Clash, the Hersham-based quartet, fronted by no-nonsense shouter Jimmy Pursey, somewhat reluctantly ended up spearheading the British Oi! movement. Highlights of this fierce first outing include a rambunctious concert versions of "We Got a Fight" and "Borstal Breakout" and punchy studio renditions of "Hey Little Rich Boy" and the title track, which reveal an ever-so-slightly more polished approach. For those wanting to dive headlong into the Sham catalogue, this is the place to start.
Long overdue deluxe digi-pak reissue of Sham's debut LP which reached No.25 in the UK charts in 1978. Includes the singles ''I Don't Wanna'' and ''Borstal Breakout'' plus three rare demos from 1977. Lyrics to every song are a feature of the artwork which if we say it ourself is the dogs bollocks!-cduniverse.com-
Genre: Punk
Year: 1979
Tracklist:
01. We Got a Fight - (live)
02. Rip Off - (live)
03. Ulster - (live)
04. George Davis Is Innocent - (live)
05. They Don't Understand - (live)
06. Borstal Breakout - (live)
07. Family Life
08. Hey Little Rich Boy
09. I'm a Man I'm a Boy
10. What About the Lonely
11. Tell Us the Truth
12. It's Never Too Late
13. Who's Generation
14. What Have We Got - (bonus track)
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