Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias - Self Titled (1976)

NOT PUNK WARNING.

No, really; it's not even remotely punk.

The Berts first album released in '76, three years after they were formed. This show cases their satirical nature better then most of their other albums. I have a real soft spot for the Berts, they always managed to sit just on the right side of original to not end up like the Barron Knights.

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Just in case....

PUNK WARNING

I remember a debate when I was young about whether we should buy this or not, as it was clearly taking the piss out of punk, a couple didn't buy it, but most, like me, did. Piss take or not, it's a classic. Released in '77.

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Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias - Skite (1978)

Most people will know the berts from the Snuff Rock or Heads Down, No-Nonsense, Mindless Boogie 7'', but they also released three good albums, Skite is my favourite.

Formed in 1973 by CP Lee, Bob Harding and Jimmy Hibbert, with the sole intention of taking the piss out of other bands, a feat which they easily achieved. However, whilst taking the piss they also created some really interesting and catchy music, hence the success of Heads Down, a Status Quo piss take.

Between 1976 and 1982 the released three albums and a number of 7'', all worth grabbing if you like this sort of thing. I appreciate the comedy factor in their music, but I appreciate the music more. There's a couple of duff tracks on this album, but ones like Mother Superior, Juan Lopes, 23 easily make up for them and there's also the great doo wop version of Anarchy in the UK.

Sadly they called it a day in '82, two years after singer Les Prior died. His snotty "punk" vocals were great, as Snuff Rock testifies. A word of caution though, if all you know is Snuff Rock this might come as a shock, it's not punk in any way.

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CP Lee released a book a couple of years back that's really worth reading. Find it here.