I've been hyped about this album ever since I learned it was coming out again.  This is a reissue of the post-punk/experimental rock band's legendary debut album from 1979 (yes, you read the year right).  Taking a minimalist approach that's crude and a bit confrontational at times (in part due to the anyone can do it ethic of the era), the songs are forged with often near skronk rhythm guitars, the occasional dissonant violin lines, and a uniqueness that must’ve shocked the hell out of people when this was first released with sheer force of sonic will more than making up for any lack of polish.  Sonically rough and deceptively simple, the Raincoats’ debut is among the first in a musical offshoot of punk that would spawn numerous bands and still sounds as different today as it did over 30 years ago.  I know it’s only available on vinyl at this point in time (at least here in America), but I highly recommend tracking this one down.  It’s changed a lot of lives and just might change yours.  (BOONE)

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