Without hearing this album, you still somehow get the impression that APA ain't singing the praises of The Plimsouls. Songbooks from Peter And The Test Tube Babies and The Partisans would more likely influence the battle hymns of this choir. Opening tick "March Of The Piss Artists" (instrumental) evenly blends into "Abrasive Punk," hinting at the can't-sit-stillness yet to come. Abrasion does not overpower melody, however, as evidenced on "Terminators," "Stand Alone" and "Social Force."When brawn and bounce collide, APA hit on something akin to the classic tandem of Charlie Harper and Nicky Garratt at their very best. More break-neck moments like "Death Of Honor Part II" and "Pushed Aside" suggest an insulin-dependent Charged GBH/Anti-Nowhere League with piss 'n' vinegar (more the latter than the former) dietary restrictions. Grace Jones-ed with a cover from The Richest Entertainer In Britain Who Hasn't Done A Duet With Michael Jackson.
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