Subhumans - Worlds Apart

good but there are better

i diagree with the person who said if youve never heard the subhumans start here. if you have never heard this band start with ep-lp which is all their early 7 inches on one album or the day the country died which was their first full length. January 10, 2004

Solid, over looked CD worth multiple listens

This was always one of the last albums anyone bought from the Subhumans when I was in high school many years ago. It seems that the earlier releases like EP-LP and The Day the Country Died were much more popular. I always beleived the main reason was because they were much more straight forward by the numbers punk records. There was little or no challenge to the music and words. From the Cradle to the Grave changed pattern and Worlds Apart left it behind for good. Worlds Apart is anything but a by the numbers release. The opening and closing instrumentals really hint at the growth to be found between. From there the music and ideas proceed to address numerous subjects common to many bands of the era, but they do not stop there. The band then turns the critical eye on the bands themselves as well as the audiences. While the music incorporates rock, reggae, and other non traditional elements of punk at the time, the words address the short-comings and failings of the punk movement. In addition to the music and words, the recording itself is well above average for the time and better than many today. It is not so clean that it is devoid of energy nor so rough that the more subtle and softer sounds are lost. I liked this release from the first listen and now years later need a CD to replace my worn out LP. If you like challenging ideas and music that remains interesting and enjoyable years later, then this release is for you. December 27, 2003

punk at its best

The subhumans are a really good band. They know how to play their intruments and sing. I think this is best album out now. If you ever get a chance to see them live, I suggest you do because it's ten times better seeing them live rather than listening to them at home. July 25, 2003

Worlds Apart

I've gone through 2 LPs, numerous tapes and 2 1 CD and I need to buy another one. June 20, 2003

Wonderful Album

Great album. Punk meets ska in England. Politico-punk with soul. The Subhumans are just fabulous, and this album is one amongst a long list of great albums they have released. What makes this album different than some of the others is that most all of the songs have a real ska beat infleunce. Plus, each and every song is rich in advanced musicianship. This is not just bar-chord 1-2-3-4 punk rock, but real creative fusion in a fine peace-punk style. Plus the recording job is superb. Recommended. But only, where is the song 'Rats'? Is that only on the Peace/War comp? 'Rats' is thee Ratmouse's favourite song, lad! Just look at me mug shot! July 31, 2002

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