The Crass Records reissues of MDC’s “Multi-Death Corporations EP” and Hit Parade’s “Plastic Culture” single highlight the fiercely political and unapologetically confrontational nature of these bands. MDC’s EP tackles issues of capitalism, exploitation, and environmental destruction with blistering speed and intensity, while Hit Parade’s single delves into the media’s role in perpetuating oppression and state control. The remastered 12″ releases provide a platform for these important messages to be heard and appreciated in a new light.
It’s interesting to see how these records from the 1980s still resonate with the current socio-political climate. How do you think the messages of MDC and Hit Parade would be received by audiences today, and what impact do you think they could have in sparking conversations about activism and resistance?
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