Naked Raygun - Home 7'' (1990)

Naked Raygun came like a bolt out of the blue to a guy sitting in England in the 80's. By the time Throb Throb hit my doorstep, 1985, hardcore had become fairly formulaic with the diversity of the early days being replaced with a sieved derivative of the major players. So to have a band who didn't follow anyone else's path and managed to mix power, speed and incredibly catchy hooks was manna from heaven.

Existing from 1980 - 1991 they released 5 ep's and 5 albums, all of which are excellent. This 7'', released in 1990, was an instant hit and has been a favourite of mine ever since.

If you don't know the band grab Home and then head over here and have a read. If you are a fan but don't have the two 7'' shown below head over to iTunes and grab them, they're both staggeringly good and extend a great back catalogue. I hope they release an album soon...oh and tour the UK again.

I was lucky enough to see them in Leeds many moons ago and was told off for stage diving, sorry Jeff! They're one of those hardcore bands who just get better with age. 

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And I'm stumbling home

Tonight I feel alone

And the skies fire

I really feel the rain

And I just move along

Wild, not to belong

And the pain, God,

I really feel the pain

Chorus

I'm thinking on and on about it

I always dream and I don't like it

Feeling sad but I can't fight it

Home

In a fever I think I'm dead

Coloured acid webs in my head

Am I sane now?

I just don't feel the same

Dance a twisted scene

To melodies obscene

I think I'll drink now

It's my house anyhow