State Injustice 1989. SIJ 1
This is a very rare, but sadly not valuable benefit album released as a fund raiser for Martin Foran who was one of many victims of the West Midlands Serious Crime Squad, now thankfully disbanded. Foran finally had his conviction overturned earlier this year, which seemed too little too late.
It’s a rather odd mix of tracks – from the thrashy indiepop of the Mega City Four through two obscure Welsh language punk bands, an early Shamen exclusive and the majestic Dub Syndicate, here appearing with the silky voiced Bim Sherman. There’s even some poetry from the ever reliable Brummy Benjamin Zephaniah. As you might imagine, it’s not the most coherent of albums. I guess inclusion relied more on support for the cause than anything else. Despite that, much of the material here is worthwhile, and as far as I can tell, unique to this release.
