What?!! No Test Department thread?!?

it's epic.

reminds me that the accompanying reissue program never saw the light of day -

to mark this occasion beyond the book itself, the band re-issue ‘Shoulder To Shoulder’ (1985), the second in a series of re-releases, partnering the book, published in June by PC-Press, the first being the 12” ‘Tested Product’ for Record Store Day, in new and adapted artworks, also through PC-Press. This special red vinyl edition paves the way for more back catalogue action late October 2015, namely both 6 x CD & 6 x vinyl box sets.

‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ encapsulates the tour organised by Test Dept in support of the Miners Strike in 1984/85 and features a choir of South Wales miners, brought together by the group for a one off concert in London. Such was the bond formed on that occasion; it led to a nationwide tour, a landmark meeting and lasting memory of music, solidarity and political struggle. As such it can be viewed as an important historical document.

omg how did I miss this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3pgSF70iIs

i guess this is as good a place as any to post this. there is an oral history of Some Bizarre just out that is most excellent -

http://jawbonepress.com/conform-to-deform/