The Slits - Cut

Its amateurish musicianship, less-than-honed singing, and thick, dubwise rhythms might not be for everyone, but there's little denying the crucial nature of The Slits' first record. Along with more recognized post-punk records like Public Image Limited's Metal Box, The Pop Group's Y, and less-recognized fare like Ruts D.C. and Mad Professor's Rhythm Collision Dub, Cut displayed a love affair with the style of reggae that honed in on deep throbs, pulses, and disorienting effects, providing little focus on anything other than that and periodic scrapes from guitarist Viv Albertine. Read More