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Cock Sparrer
Decca Years
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
1. We Love You - Cock Sparrer, Jagger
2. Sister Suzie
3. Platinum Blonde
4. Taken for a Ride
5. Again and Again
6. Runnin' Riot
7. Chip on My Shoulder
8. Watcha Gonna Do About It - Cock Sparrer, Potter
9. Teenage Heart
10. I Need a Witness
11. Sunday Stripper [*]
12. Trouble on the Terraces [*]
13. What's It Like to Be Old [*]
14. Run for Cover [*]
15. What's It Like to Be Old [Version 2][*]

CD Details

All Artists: Cock Sparrer
Title: Decca Years
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Captain Oi!
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 5/15/2006
Album Type: Import
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Style: Hardcore & Punk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 5032556127929

Synopsis

Album Description

First ever official release for the legendary Cock Sparrer's recordings for the Decca label in 1976-77, including the acknowledged classics 'Runnin Riot' and 'Chip On My Shoulder' as well as the entire eponymous debut LP, released (believe it or not) in Spain only!! Also includes on CD for the first time several non-album tracks that are now acknowledged Oi! classics, such as 'Sunday Stripper' and 'We Love You' Booklet includes pictures of every Cock Sparrer Decca related release, and sleevenotes provide by the band as well as many rare, previously unpublished pictures of the band. Captin Oi. 2006.

CD Reviews

Strong, classic pun

Pseudonym | San Francisco | 03/12/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you enjoyed Cock Sparrer's classic "Shock Troops." you may find favor with this set of early tracks that combine basic production with those irresistible books we've come to expect from this band. The vocal sound is close to Slade - hardly punk - but the level of songwriting and intelligence of the lyrics are a preview of what the band will achieve. From their cover of "Sister Suzie", there's a distinctly rock flavor to several of these tracks; however, the R'n'B-flavored guitar - much like Eater, but with more punch - shows off the early punk sound.

Mandatory of Cock Sparrer fans, it's also a guilty pleasure for fans of '77-style punk."