The Exploited

The Exploited are a seminal punk rock group, from the so-called "second wave" of U.K. punk. They formed early 1980 in Edinburgh and after signing to Secret Records March1981 they released the classic album 'Punk's Not Dead'. Despite seemingly countless line-up changes over the years, the band has managed to maintain, develop, and evolve a highly influential style of punk. Frontman Wattie Buchan has led the many members through over 20 years of constant gigging and recording, creating a worldwide following in the process.

A steady increase in thrashiness can be tracked through the band's history. Each successive album has had a bit more edge than the last.

Despite their successes, the band has been criticized for being formulaic, and basically playing into the stereotypes of punk. They are often dismissed by followers of the later punk movements that emphasized the message behind the music. Their inarticulate political stance has been criticized as fascist or racist, due to songs like "Hitler's On The Charts Again" and their substantial National Front fan base in the early 1980s. However, the Exploited have never elucidated a clearly fascist political position a la Skrewdriver.

Contents

1 Statistics 2 Discography 3 Albuminfo 3.1 Punk's Not Dead 3.2 Troops Of Tomorrow 3.3 Let's Start A War (Said Maggie One Day) 3.4 Horror Epics 3.5 Death Before Dishonour 3.6 The Massacre 3.7 Beat The Bastards 3.8 Fuck The System 4 External links

Statistics

• Genre: Punk
• Country: UK
• Status: Active
• Time: 1980-

Discography

• Punk's Not Dead (1981)
• Troops Of Tomorrow (1982)
• Let's Start A War (Said Maggie One Day) (1983)
• Horror Epics (1985)
• Death Before Dishonour (1987)
• The Massacre (1990)
• Beat The Bastards (1996)
• Fuck The System (2002)

Albuminfo

Punk's Not Dead

Punk's Not Dead is the debut album by the punk band The Exploited, which was released in 1981 through Secret Records. The album became the no.1 independent album of '81 in the UK.

All songs written by The Exploited except 'Mucky Pup': Puncture.

Track Listing

1. Punks Not Dead (1:51)
2. Mucky Pup (1:42)
3. Cop Cars (1:52)
4. Free Flight (3:35)
5. Army Life (Part 2) (2:37)
6. Blown To Bits (2:40)
7. Sex & Violence (5:11)
8. SPG (2:07)
9. Royalty (2:07)
10. Dole Q (1:51)
11. Exploited Barmy Army (2:28)
12. Ripper (2:03)
13. Out Of Control (2:52)
14. Son Of A Copper (2:39)
15. I Believe In Anarchy (2:03)

Personnel

• Wattie Buchan - Vocals
• Big John Duncan - Guitar, Vocals
• Gary McCormack - Bass, Vocals
• Dru Stix - Drums

• Carole & Navi - Backing Vocals

• Produced by Dave Leaper and The Exploited

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Troops Of Tomorrow

Troops Of Tomorrow was released in 1982 through Secret Records. Danny Heatley only plays drums on 'Germs' and 'Sid Vicious Was Innocent'.

All songs written by The Exploited except 'Troops Of Tomorrow': The Vibrators.

Track Listing

1. Jimmy Boyle (2:07)
2. Daily News (2:57)
3. Disorder (2:18)
4. Alternative (Remix) (2:04)
5. USA (3:19)
6. Rapist (1:27)
7. Troops Of Tomorrow (4:54)
8. UK 82 (2:47)
9. Sid Vicious Was Innocent (2:57)
10. War (3:47)
11. They Won't Stop (2:18)
12. So Tragic (1:48)
13. Germs (4:38)
14. Dead Cities (1:53)

Personnel

• Wattie Buchan - Vocals
• Big John Duncan - Guitar
• Gary McCormack - Bass
• Danny Heatley - Drums
• Steve Roberts - Drums

• Buck and Glen (Defects) - Backing Vocals

• Produced by Tony Spath and The Exploited

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Let's Start A War (Said Maggie One Day)

Let's Start A War (Said Maggie One Day) was released in 1983 through PAX Records.

Wattie's brother Willie Buchan plays the drums.

All songs written by The Exploited.

Track Listing

1. Let's Start A War (Said Maggie One Day)
2. Insanity
3. Safe Below
4. Eyes Of The Vulture
5. Should We Can't We
6. Rival Leaders (Remix)
7. God Saved The Queen
8. Psycho
9. Kidology
10. False Hopes
11. Another Day To Go Nowhere
12. Wankers

Personnel

• Wattie Buchan - Vocals
• Karl - Guitar
• Billy - Bass
• Willie Buchan - Drums

• Produced by Marcus Featherby and Wattie Buchan.

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Horror Epics

Horror Epics was released in 1985 through Konexion.

All songs written by The Exploited.

Track Listing

1. Horror Epics (5:04)
2. Don't Forget The Chaos (3:05)
3. Law And Order (2:52)
4. I Hate You (1:38)
5. No More Idols (4:55)
6. Maggie (2:35)
7. Dangerous Visions (3:35)
8. Down Below (4:18)
9. Treat You Like Shit (3:38)
10. Forty Odd Years Ago (2:56)
11. My Life (5:39)
12. Race Against Time (4:21)
13. Propaganda (2:26)

Personnel

• Wattie Buchan - Vocals
• Karl - Guitar
• Wayne - Bass
• Willie Buchan - Drums

• Produced by Phil Chilton and Wattie Buchan.

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Death Before Dishonour

Death Before Dishonour was released in 1987 through Rough Justice.

All songs written by The Exploited.

Track Listing

1. Anti-UK (3:03)
2. Power Struggle (3:34)
3. Scaling The Derry Wall (3:59)
4. Barry Prossitt (3:50)
5. Don't Really Care (3:12)
6. No Forgiveness (3:36)
7. Death Before Dishonour (3:05)
8. Adding To Their Fears (2:40)
9. Police Informer (2:42)
10. Drive Me Insane (3:44)
11. Pulling Us Down (4:16)
12. Sexual Favours (3:40)

Personnel

• Wattie Buchan - Vocals
• Nig - Guitar
• Tony - Bass
• Willie Buchan - Drums, Guitar

• The Pimmels (Kev The Hammer, Capt. Scarlet, Jim Pimmel) - Backing Vocals
• Rasta Deb, Tracy, Kathie - Backing Vocals on 'Sexual Favours'.

• Produced by Dave 'Death' Pine and Wattie Buchan.

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The Massacre

The Massacre was released in 1990 through Rough Justice.

All songs written by The Exploited.

Track Listing

1. The Massacre (3:03)
2. Sick Bastard (4:05)
3. Porno Slut (3:15)
4. Now I'm Dead (3:45)
5. Boys In Blue (3:58)
6. Dog Soldier (3:05)
7. Don't Pay The Poll Tax (4:25)
8. Fuck Religion (3:12)
9. About To Die (3:30)
10. Blown Out Of The Sky (4:21)
11. Police Shit (3:54)
12. Stop The Slaughter (3:40)

Personnel

• Wattie Buchan - Vocals
• Gogs - Guitar
• Smeeks - Bass, Vocals
• Tony - Drums

• The Driffield Lager Louts - Backing Vocals

• Produced by Wattie Buchan

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Beat The Bastards

Beat The Bastards was released in 1996 through Rough Justice.

All songs written by The Exploited.

Track Listing

1. Beat The Bastards (3:54)
2. Affected By Them (3:04)
3. Don't Blame Me (5:00)
4. Law For The Rich (3:09)
5. System Fucked Up (2:48)
6. They Lie (2:38)
7. If You're Sad (5:20)
8. Fight Back (3:11)
9. Massacre Of Innocents (3:39)
10. Police TV (3:23)
11. Sea Of Blood (3:57)
12. Fifteen Years (3:05)
13. Serial Killer (6:32)

Personnel

• Wattie Buchan - Vocals
• Jamie Buchan - Guitar
• Jim Gray - Bass
• Willie Buchan - Drums

• Produced by Colin Richardson and Wattie Buchan.

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Fuck The System

Fuck The System was released in 2002 through Spitfire.

All songs written by The Exploited.

Track Listing

1. Fuck The System (4:15)
2. Fucking Liar (2:34)
3. Holiday In The Sun (2:24)
4. You're A Fucking Bastard (2:38)
5. Lie To Me (2:16)
6. There Is No Point (2:05)
7. Never Sell Out (2:35)
8. Noize Annoys (2:06)
9. I Never Changed (1:58)
10. Why Are You Doing This To Me (2:25)
11. Chaos Is My Life (2:11)
12. Violent Society (2:14)
13. Was It Me (4:32)

Personnel

• Wattie Buchan - Vocals
• Jamie Buchan - Guitar
• Jim Gray - Bass
• Willie Buchan - Drums

• Produced by Russ 'Risky Russ' Russell and Simon Eferney.

External links

• Fan Page (http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Alley/5763/)
• Review (http://www.newmusic.net/exploited/)
• French Exploited Page (http://www.chez.com/lenfer/)
• Artist Direct (http://www.artistdirect.com/frontdoor/0,,,00.html/)de:The Exploited

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