Murphy's Law – Murphy's Law LP red vinyl

The eponymous Murphy's Law debut is perhaps one of the most rocking New York punk releases to appear in the '80s. The manic tempos, masochistic vocals, and other hardcore signatures are toned down here to better suit the group's party message. Apolitical when compared to hard-line contemporaries like Cro-Mags and Agnostic Front, Murphy's Law shoots for an inebriated slice-of-life essence more aligned with Boston's Gang Green. The right-wing and skinhead references didn't exactly sit well with some '80s punk observers who mistakenly labeled the band as fascist. But even a casual study of "California Pipeline" and "Ilsa" reveals an allegiance contrary to the skinhead stereotype. Highlights include the Ace Frehley-inspired guitar work on Skinhead Rebel as well as the rockabilly "Wahoo Day" groove. A must-have for fans of the group and a strong recommendation for any '80s punk scholar, Murphy's Law is simply a fun ride. Color vinyl 1,800

Label: BFD Records – BFD421LP
Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue
Country: US
Released: Apr 21, 2023
Genre: Rock
Style: Hardcore

Tracklist

A1 Murphy's Law 1:47
A2 California Pipeline 1:25
A3 Sit Home & Rot 1:29
A4 Fun 1:59
A5 Beer
A6 Wahoo Day
A7 Crucial Bar-B-Q
B1 A Day In The Life
B2 Care Bear
B3 Ilsa
B4 Skinhead Rebel
B5 I Got A Right
B6 Sit Home And Rot (Bonus Track)