10 Forgotten Rock Albums That Need To Be Heard
5. Do The Job By Baddies
Punk-rock never dies. There will always be some band, somewhere, channelling that late-70s spirit of rebellious energy to good effect.
For proof, dig out Do The Job by the relatively-short-lived English group, Baddies. Over their five year life-span, Baddies released three albums, played Glastonbury and toured across Europe, Australia and Japan.
Playing loud and fast isn't enough to get you far, but Baddies injected their no-holds-barred speed rock with more than enough wit and invention to last the course. Why they ultimately didn't, on the strength of Do The Job, is a mystery. Michael Webster (vocals, guitar), Jim Webster (drums), Simon Bellamy (guitar, vocals) and Danny Rowton (bass) made for a wonderful unit, tight and concise, with plenty of swagger.
Lyrically, too, Baddies stand out from the crowd. Their songs are packed full of wit and invention, with memorable moments aplenty. Sonically, the band manage to be both mercurial and weighty, flying through twelve fantastic tracks in a shade over half an hour, and a highly enjoyable half hour it is!