Mekons The Quality Of Mercy Is Not Strnen Vinyl LP Record 1979 punk album NEW
$
25
$ 25
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Mar 21, 2025
Sold Date
Jun 7, 2019
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After two singles for Fast Product, Leeds art-punk collective The Mekons signed with Virgin Records in 1979. The band would have to borrow gear from their mates Gang Of Four to record their major label debut. In classic Mekons style, the album’s back cover featured a photo of Gang Of Four instead of themselves. As Simon Reynolds writes, “The Quality Of Mercy Is Not Strnen got a mixed reception at the time. Listening to it now, though, the first LP sounds more of a piece with the band’s early punk singles. What’s striking is the commonality of sound across the three key Leeds groups of that moment (Gang Of Four, Delta 5 and The Mekons). There are textural affinities in terms of scrawny abrasiveness and a general departure from rock ’n’ roll norms of singing and emoting.” With boundless energy, The Mekons net a dozen barbed takes on pop culture, art and politics. “What Are We Going To Do Tonight” stands out as a razor-sharp critique of leisure, while “Beetroot” drowns apathy in angular riffs and catchy, unmelodic chants. Clad in one of the most striking record covers of its era, The Quality Of Mercy Is Not Strnen is now available in the US for the first time. Liner notes by Simon Reynolds. • Debut album by UK post-punk legends The Mekons • Originally released in 1979 on Virgin Records • First-time vinyl reissue • Liner notes by Simon Reynolds We have been providing great bargins and quality merchandise on eBay since 1999. We always strive to provide our customers with the best online shopping experience possible. We use thick cardboard mailers specially designed for shipping records. As well we provide additional padding to make sure that your record will arive to you as minty fresh as possible. On the rare ocassion that there is something wrong with your order when you receive it please do not hesitate to contact us and we will fix it right away and make sure you are fully satisfied with your purchase.This record is brand new and unplayed! Check out my other auctions for tons of great albums and save on shipping! Only $2 shipping to add any other LP to your order within the USA.
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