What you don't realize is that Crass is possibly the most important band in punk because without them there would be no anarcho punk, no crust, folk punk, political grind, none of anything that followed that either. Crass created much of what is now the staples, what's become cliche. They are the reason punk kids today wear all black cloths with hand silk screened patches sewn on with dental floss stitching. They are the reason we have diy punk record labels and distros. The origins of the giant homemade banners on the stages, the origins of the massive liner note booklet filled with information. It all started with this band. There were bands before but none were serious about the politics, it was just empty shock slogans to sell records. Crass took it seriously and created a movement. Most anarchist punks go through a Crass phase where they listen to tons of Crass, and every band on Crass Records, and the hands associated with them, becoming obsessed. It's a phase that's almost cliche. To people not into punk they don't get how big if an influence Crass was, and still is to this day, and to casual punk fans they may not even have heard of Crass (most list off bands like DOA, DK, Op Ivy, and Black Flag), but to anyone hardcore into the anarcho or DIY scene there's no band as important as Crass. If you want more Crass I'd suggest something off Penis Envy, perhaps We're Next Columbus, or Systematic Death, because it will sound very different than this. If you want more early anarchist punk from the UK I'd strongly suggest Chumbawamba's first 2 albums Pictures Of Starving Children Sell Records, and Nevermind The Ballots. I really loved the song Unilever. The band Zounds would be another great early anarcho band, I'd suggest the song Did He Jump. If you want anarchists punk that's a bit different but also very influential The bands Amebix, Aus-Rotten, and Nausea are the beginning of what we now call Crust Punk. For Nausea I'd suggest the song CyberGod For Aus-Rotten either Capital Punishment, or Xenophobia And for Amebix the song Arise, or The Darkets Hour.
@@petefender529 I never listened to them very much, they are definitely a band that was there, but not one I think of often. I don't mind them, but their not my fav. I don't see them as being any more important than Chumbawamba or Rudimentary Peni. I also didn't mention Rubella Ballet,, or Flowers In The Dustbin, or Lost Cherries, or Anthrax, or any number of other early anarcho bands from the UK
Forget punk rock, Crass are probably the most meaningful and intelligent band ever to emerge from the UK. They questioned everything, from esoteric metaphysics to the banality of everyday existence. There will never be a group quite like them ever again.
Absolutely true. I went from being an anarcho-punk to being in the infantry for 10 years, and back to being a anarcho-punk dad. I know which side I prefer. I've seen them both.
Me too, my friends were in a band on the CRASS label called D&V I was very very distantly circling the outskirts of the CRASS collective when I was a teenager. It's from them I heard about Kropotkin etc etc and started reading some serious political theory. I still call myself an anarchist to this day.
I've never seen a Crass reaction before. They are one of the greatest. This song shaped my entire outlook on life. They are a life changing band. The biggest props to you for doing this reaction.
I have seen reaction videos but never ever did I expect to see someone react to Crass. I had all the singles, albums and artwork in the 80s. Hats off to you pal 🌹
Crass were easily the only real Punk band because they had a genuine unique integrity. There were 8 members in the Crass collective. There were two women who also sang and Crass released an Lp called "Penis Envy" with just those two women singing vocals on it. well worth checking out as it is the most musical of all Crass releases, check out also Reality Asylum by Crass, first time I heard it 40 years ago I was 14 and it scared the shit out of me when I hear it now days it still has the same impact.
When i was 16 i left school and went to the uk and had the luck to meet G.sus, the girl that made all the cover art for the albums, one of my highlights. Also seen steve ignorant with his band schwartzenager twice and was awesome. And cant forget seeing conflict and citizen fish and oi polloi live. Man what a trip that was :)
Penis envy wasn't my favorite it has a couple good songs but my personal favorite is Rudimentary Peni the Ep's of Rp's.. The best anarcho-punk album ever.. I really hope some of you have heard of Rudimentary Peni..!
@@Ryannewmann Only last week I was singing the praises of Rudimentary Peni to someone who had never heard of them. I agree they were something very unique and special. When the first ep "Farce" was released I spotted it in a record shop and was impressed enough by the art work alone to buy the ep. I had never heard of the band at that point and couldnt believe how extraordinary they were when I got home and put in on the record player. It was an LP on a 7 inch played at 45rpm, I think there were at least 12 songs on Farce some songs only 30 seconds long. Its amazing what that band could achieve in 30 seconds on vinyl. I also strongly recommend anyone out there who isnt familiar with RP. to go and investigate them Good shout mate.
@@rankramer127 G is a fantastic artist and a very important artist. Oi Polloi and Citizen Fish were also great bands. That was a great time for real music.
Loved this band as a teenager, cause their albums came with lyric sheets and they were like books of rebellious ideas that was easy to relate to. Total life changer. I'm almost 40 and punk has still been the most positive force in my life. Respect for your reaction
Haha. I said the same thing. Really cool seeing someone hear Aus Rotten, Conflict and Crass for the very first time. I almost can remember what that felt like. No, I am just stoned af. Haha
Crass is one of those bands that are so important. no crass, no Discharge. everything changed with Discharge's HNSNSN, then gave birth to thrash metal as we know it. even the misfits earth AD has Discharge influences. listen to everything before 1982 and then after HNSNSN May 1982 . even Venom's "black metal" came out that same year in november. Discharge were just a heaver, simplistic Crass Clone. Crass is and has always influenced Rap music too
@@Boilingfrogg chain effect. Plenty of thrash bands were influenced by the English punk-metal crossover bands like Discharge, English Dogs, Sacrilege, etc. Thrash has always been punk's tougher cousin on "dad's side of the family" (I make that joke since most thrashers wind up becoming what they despise when they get older - their dad).
My Dad was in the army during ww2. My older brother joined the army for 9 years. I wanted to join the Army. I got into CRASS, and I didn't enlist. They changed my mind about it. Met Steve Ignorant and my mate told him my story. He was pretty taken aback, to see someone who changed their life direction all because of CRASS.
I heard this song for the 1st time 24 years ago as a one of very few angry teenage punks where I grew up. It blew my mind and was instantly one of my favorite songs from then on. Still listen to it all the damn time. Getting to see someone dig this song the way you appeared to was awesome. This music doesn't get enough attention outside of it's fairly narrow niche. This brightened my day. nice one.
First band I ever saw live back in 1982 at the Roadmender in Northampton....such an awesome band.....their lyrics are so relevant to this day.....still listen to them now.
I like tons of music. I have a soundtrack to my life, all day every day. This is still the song that has had the biggest influence on my life. For a little background, I was a shitty anarcho punk kid in college, and then I spent 10 years as an army paratrooper, then I became an anarcho punk single dad. I will be raising my kids on Crass and teaching them to question everything.
Wow...parallel experience...loved Crass after high school, spent twelve years in the Air Force, still love Crass all these years later. Had the joy of seeing Steve perform the Crass set twice in the States with my daughter and son-in-law. This particular song has been the roadmap for most of my adult life.
I live as an eighties English punk in the Pacific North West aboard a fully converted 1974 Greyhound bus with a hectic Christian woman. She has her Ten Commandments. I have this song!
@@jamiehays7424 how does one "live as an 80s punk"? That sounds stupid just typing it. You're on the internet right now my man. Not very 80s of you. Did you get scabies in solidarity?
This song sums up my views on God, Queen, and Country. What sets this one apart in my mind is the switch up at the end where they actually give positive steps to take to change your life, rather than just complain about how your life sucks. "If the programme's not the one you one, get up, turn off the set." Most people simply switch the channel, not turn off the TV and stop watching completely . Go do something else. "The s*** we have to climb through is the s*** we choose to take." Don't like the garbage, find a way out. Every time I get down on situations I am in, I go back to this song for a reminder to stop accepting the situation I am in, and change it.
Crass were an anarcho-punk collective who supported, recorded and produced many other like minded artists who would otherwise have been lost to obscurity. Penny Rimbaud (drummer) and Gee Vaucher (singer) continue to perform and record and still live at Dial House farm, an Elizabethan property than Penny bought and in the late ‘60s saving it from the fate of so many other historic properties that were falling into ruin around that time. Dial House has always had an open door policy for travellers, meaning visitors are welcome to stay and break bread in return for helping around the farm whenever possible but a little notice would be appreciated especially considering Penny’s age and associated health concerns (he’s 77 now). R.E.S.P.E.C.T
@@leehewson2010 My bad about Gee. Of corse Steve was the main singer and Eve Libertine (who was Penny’s partner during CRASS) also sang. Steve’s retired from lifeboats now and (until this horrible year happened) continues to serve up Last Suppers. Penny does mostly spoken word performance with Louise Elliot from Laughing Clowns on sax. If you’ve never heard them check out Eternally Yours, absolutely brilliant.
I first heard this aged 14, one of my all time favourite tunes, its great to see someone listening for the first time, inspirational music, anarchy and peace x request Culture Shock- Civilisation Street
I came to them at 15. I ran into my brother's room when he was listening to inflammable material and I was angry they were singing about belfast (because I didn't know they were from Belfast then lol). He gave me the record and it blew my mind. He then gave me Feeding the 5000 and said 'if you liked S.L.F this will blow your mind.' It fucking did. Was love at first listen.
14 when I first heard Nagasaki Nightmare on the John Peel radio show. Their lyrics are even more relevant today. So many dumbed down folk accepting this 'new normal' shit. People had backbone in the 70's and 80's, but now we're just a herd, and we've all stood by and watched it happen...
This has been my favorite song from one of my favorite bands for over 15 years now. It's so dope seeing other people discover it and enjoy it! Crass is amazing.
I was 11 years old when my brother brought this single home just a few weeks after it was released (1981). We listened to each side five times in a row and this became one of my all-time favorite songs. The bit at the end is a reference to when an intruder got into Buckingham palace and made it all the way to the queen's bedroom.
it was interesting to hear what you had to say about this record and I'm pleased that it was positive - this band has a lot of critics but I think they're really clever and they made some great records
Another great pick and a trip down memory lane for me! Crass were truly their own deal. I had anarchopunk friends who would sing the albums cover to cover. They were definitely part of the cult. I was more of a nihilist/pragmatist type, we bought guns and got high and waited for the end of the world. Still bought leather and ate meat. Crucifix is the only American band who I believe were on Crass's Corpus Cristi record label. They were incredible!
I stated listening to your channel because of my love for led zeppelin. My aunt (an old school punk) recommended this song to me, and low and behold when I check out TH-cam you got a vid. Subscribed.....love from Glasgow 🏴
If you want another great british anarcho band suggestion, Rudimentary Peni is a band you can't go wrong with. Signed on Crass' record label back in the early 80's. Nick Blinko, the lead singer, suffering from schizophrenia, they have some really intersting lyrics for the listener to digest. Their songs are mostly quite short but worth checking out! here is a good but short song from them . Rudimentary Peni - Sacrifice
Cosmic hearse and 1/4 dead are my faves, still got a stick n poke RP tattoo from when I was 17. I did rather like them, Nick's artwork needs a mention also, just insanity in pen and ink
Huge respect, man, for appreciating what is pretty much Word. Timeless and changeless lyrics; way before internet opinions, Crass had it sussed. From the bottom to the rotten top. Peace.
Hey my friends. I have been a crass fan since a young kid and came across your video while listening to music on TH-cam and had to check it out. Glad you featured such an obscure band and had a positive perspective on the overall message. There is so much more to discover although you are off to a good start with this song. These perspectives are surely relevant in 2020, US or UK. We all need to stick together with where we are rapidly heading. The system is failing in real time and times will likely be tough. Good luck everyone, Stay safe and take care of each other. PS. First TH-cam comment
For many people my age, Crass was a political awakening. They made you realise there was a whole system designed to enslave you without your knowledge. Crass educated me, inspired me, opened my eyes to new ideologies and they still do. Probably the most important British band.
I’m happy this showed up on my algo! I cut my humanist teeth on the band Crass! Listened to them daily in the 90’s and beyond. I even wrote papers on their social benefit in Uni. Your fans and most people can’t stand them, but if you read their lyrics they’re a force of good!
This is so strange - yet amazing! I like a couple of the reaction channels but never in my life did I think I'd get a Crass reaction!!?? The Anarcho-Punk scene of early 80s britain must be very difficult for anyone outside of that scene to understand. Good on you TNT. Peace out
This quite the journey. At first I wasn't too sure what to expect while getting into to punk but I'm so intrigued by the messages in the music, many of which are still relevant today.
@@TheAdventuresofTNT Blessings my friend. For your onward journey and cultural enrichment please seek out a band called New model Army. Higher Wall is an exssessable track of theirs thats easy to find on you tube . One Love
Love the fact that albums and singles by Crass had a pay no more than advisory on them. You should have a listen to Tube Disasters by Flux of Pink Indians they are a similar sort of punk collective to Crass
Cool reaction video. In terms of UK punk or really punk from anywhere, CRASS really had a completely unique sound and their political stances were really influential in the early 80s, especially in Britain. As a teenager in the 80s, this band was extremely important to me in shaping my political identity. This was probably a good entry point for them. Not all of their songs are quite as catchy. All of their songs tend to be pretty different from one another.
Listening to Crass since 79 and seeing them for the first time in 1980 influenced my outlook on life in so many ways, but at the core of what they were saying IMHO is 'try to be a decent human being, treat others as you would like to be treated and don't believe everything make your own mind up'. Even more important now the state of the world at the moment.
Gotta agree with Ralphmdx I first heard Crass when I was 13 and it forever changed my mind and life it put how I felt into words and for a Mexican kid who grew up in the projects that really meant a lot
Strong vote for Bad Brains: I Against I Awesome video man, thank you! Oh, and I can’t speak for anybody else, but I definitely wouldn’t mind whatsoever, if during especially a punk song, you pause the video several times to hear your thoughts! Punk is so fast, it’d totally make sense.
big bro had all the punk vinyl in 79, i was 12, i loved when he went to the pub after giving me pocket money for polishing his docs, then i would sneakily play his records all night, crass was my favourite, they made me the wide awake conspiracy theorist i am today, or critical thinker as i like to say. thanks for opening my mind Steve and crass.
Crass are Crass. They have no true comparison. Love them or not, they left a big mark on the punk scene. I'm old and I know. 😊 Never thought I would see my youth on TV man! Thanx.🫡
Just discovered your channel - on a bit of a reaction binge 🥰 - I'm australian (and white), born in '81 so I grew up with Aus and UK punk, obviously I know and like plenty of north american punk bands, but when I think of that golden punk era I definitely think of the UK punk scene - including Crass of course. It's really interesting to hear the US perspective, where you're obviously much more familiar with the US punk sound. Would love to see youse react to X-Ray Spex - really you could pick any song from their album 'Germfree Adolescents' and not go wrong, it has to be one of the most iconic punk (or anything really) records of all time. Poly Styrene (rest in power) was truly one of a kind
A few old punk suggestions (from an old punk lol): FEAR- Let's Start A War DEAD KENNEDYS- Holiday In Cambodia ANGRY SAMOANS - Lights Out MINOR THREAT - Salad Days THE JAM - In The City
CRASS is the most important British Punk band ever. Listen to their lyrics and everything is still very up to date. Everything they express is really to the point. I'm in my 50s and still love them. I recommend Stations of the Crass album as a good start :)
three years later, I'm sure you have your answer as to weather the channel wants more Punk or not. I'm here to say that though it may not get a lot of immediate success you remain one of the only semi-punk reaction channels on youtube. I encourage you to explore everything from street punk to ska-core. I'll certianly be tuneing in.
My favorite shirt is a CRASS shirt that says "Fight war, not wars. Destroy power, not people." It is pretty threadbare after a few decades, but I still wear it on occasion.
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Sorry about the name mix up! The band is named " Crass" and the Song is called " Big A Little a".
Shame on you. ;P
BagBoy81 give the man a break he did apologise
@@marcusherron6821 Some people get humour; some don’t.
Crass had a cult like following in New Zealand back in the late 70s early 80s
How about some Hüsker Du ?
Your forgiven... But don't do it again, Pal.!!!!! 😂
Ye sure.... CRASS-BANNED FROM THE ROXY. CRASS-SHEEPFARMING IN THE FALKLANDS.
What you don't realize is that Crass is possibly the most important band in punk because without them there would be no anarcho punk, no crust, folk punk, political grind, none of anything that followed that either. Crass created much of what is now the staples, what's become cliche. They are the reason punk kids today wear all black cloths with hand silk screened patches sewn on with dental floss stitching. They are the reason we have diy punk record labels and distros. The origins of the giant homemade banners on the stages, the origins of the massive liner note booklet filled with information. It all started with this band. There were bands before but none were serious about the politics, it was just empty shock slogans to sell records. Crass took it seriously and created a movement.
Most anarchist punks go through a Crass phase where they listen to tons of Crass, and every band on Crass Records, and the hands associated with them, becoming obsessed. It's a phase that's almost cliche.
To people not into punk they don't get how big if an influence Crass was, and still is to this day, and to casual punk fans they may not even have heard of Crass (most list off bands like DOA, DK, Op Ivy, and Black Flag), but to anyone hardcore into the anarcho or DIY scene there's no band as important as Crass.
If you want more Crass I'd suggest something off Penis Envy, perhaps We're Next Columbus, or Systematic Death, because it will sound very different than this.
If you want more early anarchist punk from the UK I'd strongly suggest Chumbawamba's first 2 albums Pictures Of Starving Children Sell Records, and Nevermind The Ballots. I really loved the song Unilever. The band Zounds would be another great early anarcho band, I'd suggest the song Did He Jump.
If you want anarchists punk that's a bit different but also very influential
The bands Amebix, Aus-Rotten, and Nausea are the beginning of what we now call Crust Punk.
For Nausea I'd suggest the song CyberGod
For Aus-Rotten either Capital Punishment, or Xenophobia
And for Amebix the song Arise, or The Darkets Hour.
Beautifully said and thank you for a couple keys of new information!
dont forget rudimentary peni helping with the more experimental side of nihilism and personal mental issues
100%
You’re not going to mention Poison Girls? That’s fucked up, dude.
@@petefender529 I never listened to them very much, they are definitely a band that was there, but not one I think of often. I don't mind them, but their not my fav. I don't see them as being any more important than Chumbawamba or Rudimentary Peni. I also didn't mention Rubella Ballet,, or Flowers In The Dustbin, or Lost Cherries, or Anthrax, or any number of other early anarcho bands from the UK
Forget punk rock, Crass are probably the most meaningful and intelligent band ever to emerge from the UK. They questioned everything, from esoteric metaphysics to the banality of everyday existence. There will never be a group quite like them ever again.
Never clicked so fast. Love this band.
me too!
Same here bud, saw them twice at St George's Hall in Exeter. I was 13 the first time, shit scared but loved it. Changed my life.
And me. Toooooool
True fans click fast 🤟🏽😁
Seen em ambulance station
Old Kent road with flux pink Indians
I grew up on CRASS, heard them the first time in 1979 and this was a major impact on the person I have become
same same
Once a crass punk always a crass punk...
Absolutely true. I went from being an anarcho-punk to being in the infantry for 10 years, and back to being a anarcho-punk dad. I know which side I prefer. I've seen them both.
Saw them when I was 15 Carlisle 1981. Best gig ever
Me too, my friends were in a band on the CRASS label called D&V I was very very distantly circling the outskirts of the CRASS collective when I was a teenager. It's from them I heard about Kropotkin etc etc and started reading some serious political theory. I still call myself an anarchist to this day.
I've never seen a Crass reaction before. They are one of the greatest. This song shaped my entire outlook on life. They are a life changing band. The biggest props to you for doing this reaction.
The band that changed my life
I've heard that so many times. Can't even say it's a cliche, because Crass changed mine too
Same!
And mine lol... I’m 53
Yep!
I have seen reaction videos but never ever did I expect to see someone react to Crass.
I had all the singles, albums and artwork in the 80s.
Hats off to you pal 🌹
Crass were easily the only real Punk band because they had a genuine unique integrity. There were 8 members in the Crass collective. There were two women who also sang and Crass released an Lp called "Penis Envy" with just those two women singing vocals on it. well worth checking out as it is the most musical of all Crass releases, check out also Reality Asylum by Crass, first time I heard it 40 years ago I was 14 and it scared the shit out of me when I hear it now days it still has the same impact.
When i was 16 i left school and went to the uk and had the luck to meet G.sus, the girl that made all the cover art for the albums, one of my highlights.
Also seen steve ignorant with his band schwartzenager twice and was awesome.
And cant forget seeing conflict and citizen fish and oi polloi live.
Man what a trip that was :)
@@rankramer127 conflict were by far the best punk band I've seen live
Penis envy wasn't my favorite it has a couple good songs but my personal favorite is Rudimentary Peni the Ep's of Rp's.. The best anarcho-punk album ever.. I really hope some of you have heard of Rudimentary Peni..!
@@Ryannewmann Only last week I was singing the praises of Rudimentary Peni to someone who had never heard of them. I agree they were something very unique and special. When the first ep "Farce" was released I spotted it in a record shop and was impressed enough by the art work alone to buy the ep. I had never heard of the band at that point and couldnt believe how extraordinary they were when I got home and put in on the record player. It was an LP on a 7 inch played at 45rpm, I think there were at least 12 songs on Farce some songs only 30 seconds long. Its amazing what that band could achieve in 30 seconds on vinyl. I also strongly recommend anyone out there who isnt familiar with RP. to go and investigate them Good shout mate.
@@rankramer127 G is a fantastic artist and a very important artist. Oi Polloi and Citizen Fish were also great bands. That was a great time for real music.
I sent this to the singer of crass hope he liked it
He saw it. It’s on their page
Loved this band as a teenager, cause their albums came with lyric sheets and they were like books of rebellious ideas that was easy to relate to. Total life changer. I'm almost 40 and punk has still been the most positive force in my life. Respect for your reaction
Wow, what a beautiful thing to see. Someone listening to British poli-punk for the first time.
Haha. I said the same thing. Really cool seeing someone hear Aus Rotten, Conflict and Crass for the very first time. I almost can remember what that felt like. No, I am just stoned af. Haha
Crass is one of those bands that are so important. no crass, no Discharge. everything changed with Discharge's HNSNSN, then gave birth to thrash metal as we know it. even the misfits earth AD has Discharge influences. listen to everything before 1982 and then after HNSNSN May 1982 . even Venom's "black metal" came out that same year in november. Discharge were just a heaver, simplistic Crass Clone. Crass is and has always influenced Rap music too
I don't know about thrash?
Definitely d-beat though......
@@Boilingfrogg chain effect. Plenty of thrash bands were influenced by the English punk-metal crossover bands like Discharge, English Dogs, Sacrilege, etc. Thrash has always been punk's tougher cousin on "dad's side of the family" (I make that joke since most thrashers wind up becoming what they despise when they get older - their dad).
@@HellShredder713 look up hash N thrash amphitheatre 1991 I filmed them
No Discharge = No thrash metal.. But you cant put Crass in with that lot no thrash band comes near to a brilliant band like Crass
Crass is classic anarcho-punk, definitely recommended for more listening. Consider checking out Discharge as well, maybe Protest and Survive.
Don't forget CRASS was a whole anarchist collective - they did art and music
Bad Brains;)
Discharge - Realities of War
@@GKinslayer big facts. Crass was so much more than just their albums. They actually lived that life.
GBH
Still got this vinyl single I bought about 40yrs ago , it use drive my mum & dad nuts 😁
I'm glad Crass is still opening skulls open
CRASS - Hell yes! These lyrics are important to humanity as a whole!
Crass: bloody revolution
I second this request.
I too concur, also ‘Systemic Death’ by Crass. 👍
I'd love to see that or a Nagasaki Nightmare reaction
The Gas Man Cometh by Crass
My personal favorite
This band is KEY... that cannot be overstated
Crass wasnt just a band , they were so much more .They taught me how I should live my life ..
Crass! One of the best punk bands ever.
My Dad was in the army during ww2. My older brother joined the army for 9 years. I wanted to join the Army. I got into CRASS, and I didn't enlist. They changed my mind about it. Met Steve Ignorant and my mate told him my story. He was pretty taken aback, to see someone who changed their life direction all because of CRASS.
Love this band and your reaction was awesome.
I heard this song for the 1st time 24 years ago as a one of very few angry teenage punks where I grew up. It blew my mind and was instantly one of my favorite songs from then on. Still listen to it all the damn time. Getting to see someone dig this song the way you appeared to was awesome. This music doesn't get enough attention outside of it's fairly narrow niche. This brightened my day. nice one.
First band I ever saw live back in 1982 at the Roadmender in Northampton....such an awesome band.....their lyrics are so relevant to this day.....still listen to them now.
Timeless
Wow. I was at that gig. Trouble with skinheads half way through. The first and only time I saw Crass.
@@markthompson1819 Yeah I think a fight broke out at the bar which briefly spilled over into the main room. Was my first and only time too.
I like tons of music. I have a soundtrack to my life, all day every day. This is still the song that has had the biggest influence on my life.
For a little background, I was a shitty anarcho punk kid in college, and then I spent 10 years as an army paratrooper, then I became an anarcho punk single dad. I will be raising my kids on Crass and teaching them to question everything.
Wow...parallel experience...loved Crass after high school, spent twelve years in the Air Force, still love Crass all these years later. Had the joy of seeing Steve perform the Crass set twice in the States with my daughter and son-in-law. This particular song has been the roadmap for most of my adult life.
Regardless of your..affiliations, thats good advice! Question everything,PROVE what you're learning . The TRUTH shall set you free!
I live as an eighties English punk in the Pacific North West aboard a fully converted 1974 Greyhound bus with a hectic Christian woman.
She has her Ten Commandments.
I have this song!
@@jamiehays7424 how does one "live as an 80s punk"? That sounds stupid just typing it. You're on the internet right now my man. Not very 80s of you. Did you get scabies in solidarity?
This song sums up my views on God, Queen, and Country. What sets this one apart in my mind is the switch up at the end where they actually give positive steps to take to change your life, rather than just complain about how your life sucks. "If the programme's not the one you one, get up, turn off the set." Most people simply switch the channel, not turn off the TV and stop watching completely . Go do something else. "The s*** we have to climb through is the s*** we choose to take." Don't like the garbage, find a way out. Every time I get down on situations I am in, I go back to this song for a reminder to stop accepting the situation I am in, and change it.
Crass were an anarcho-punk collective who supported, recorded and produced many other like minded artists who would otherwise have been lost to obscurity. Penny Rimbaud (drummer) and Gee Vaucher (singer) continue to perform and record and still live at Dial House farm, an Elizabethan property than Penny bought and in the late ‘60s saving it from the fate of so many other historic properties that were falling into ruin around that time. Dial House has always had an open door policy for travellers, meaning visitors are welcome to stay and break bread in return for helping around the farm whenever possible but a little notice would be appreciated especially considering Penny’s age and associated health concerns (he’s 77 now). R.E.S.P.E.C.T
Steve Ignorant was Crass' singer. Gee did all the artwork and is Penny's partner. They were utterly seminal. Steve's a lifeboatman now :)
@@leehewson2010 My bad about Gee. Of corse Steve was the main singer and Eve Libertine (who was Penny’s partner during CRASS) also sang.
Steve’s retired from lifeboats now and (until this horrible year happened) continues to serve up Last Suppers. Penny does mostly spoken word performance with Louise Elliot from Laughing Clowns on sax. If you’ve never heard them check out Eternally Yours, absolutely brilliant.
Steve is still gigging also. Gee was so important to me as I studied art back in those days, always loved the Heartfield inspired Crass artwork.
Watching people listen to Crass brings me so much joy.
Amazing band. Was listening to them at 14 and still listen to them at 40
Just one of the most important bands ever imo bloody revolutions was also a classic single.
Favourite band of all time. For reasons I no longer have them on vinyl. This makes me very sad. More Crass is always welcome.
Crass dropped so much knowledge, they changed my life. Be exactly who you want to be, do want you want to do. So happy doing my own thanks to crass!
I saw them live when I was 15. I'm 54 now, and have been an anarchist all that time. Glad you liked it 🙂
Same here I was 15. Saw them in Carlisle 1981. Thay were supported by dirt.
I first heard this aged 14, one of my all time favourite tunes, its great to see someone listening for the first time, inspirational music, anarchy and peace x request Culture Shock- Civilisation Street
second that
Thirded.
4th
I came to them at 15. I ran into my brother's room when he was listening to inflammable material and I was angry they were singing about belfast (because I didn't know they were from Belfast then lol). He gave me the record and it blew my mind. He then gave me Feeding the 5000 and said 'if you liked S.L.F this will blow your mind.'
It fucking did. Was love at first listen.
14 when I first heard Nagasaki Nightmare on the John Peel radio show. Their lyrics are even more relevant today. So many dumbed down folk accepting this 'new normal' shit. People had backbone in the 70's and 80's, but now we're just a herd, and we've all stood by and watched it happen...
This has been my favorite song from one of my favorite bands for over 15 years now. It's so dope seeing other people discover it and enjoy it! Crass is amazing.
I was 11 years old when my brother brought this single home just a few weeks after it was released (1981). We listened to each side five times in a row and this became one of my all-time favorite songs.
The bit at the end is a reference to when an intruder got into Buckingham palace and made it all the way to the queen's bedroom.
I first heard “Big A, Little A” around 35 years ago, still one of my favourite songs!
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Same here.
it was interesting to hear what you had to say about this record and I'm pleased that it was positive - this band has a lot of critics but I think they're really clever and they made some great records
I just shed a tear, it was love at first listen to me 7 years ago and believe me the love is still there.
Another great pick and a trip down memory lane for me! Crass were truly their own deal. I had anarchopunk friends who would sing the albums cover to cover. They were definitely part of the cult. I was more of a nihilist/pragmatist type, we bought guns and got high and waited for the end of the world. Still bought leather and ate meat. Crucifix is the only American band who I believe were on Crass's Corpus Cristi record label. They were incredible!
I stated listening to your channel because of my love for led zeppelin.
My aunt (an old school punk) recommended this song to me, and low and behold when I check out TH-cam you got a vid.
Subscribed.....love from Glasgow 🏴
If you want another great british anarcho band suggestion, Rudimentary Peni is a band you can't go wrong with. Signed on Crass' record label back in the early 80's. Nick Blinko, the lead singer, suffering from schizophrenia, they have some really intersting lyrics for the listener to digest. Their songs are mostly quite short but worth checking out! here is a good but short song from them . Rudimentary Peni - Sacrifice
Cosmic hearse and 1/4 dead are my faves, still got a stick n poke RP tattoo from when I was 17. I did rather like them, Nick's artwork needs a mention also, just insanity in pen and ink
Huge respect, man, for appreciating what is pretty much Word. Timeless and changeless lyrics; way before internet opinions, Crass had it sussed. From the bottom to the rotten top.
Peace.
This was 2 years ago so I'm a little late to the party, but really glad you gave this a listen and enjoyed it!
Hey my friends. I have been a crass fan since a young kid and came across your video while listening to music on TH-cam and had to check it out. Glad you featured such an obscure band and had a positive perspective on the overall message. There is so much more to discover although you are off to a good start with this song. These perspectives are surely relevant in 2020, US or UK. We all need to stick together with where we are rapidly heading. The system is failing in real time and times will likely be tough. Good luck everyone, Stay safe and take care of each other. PS. First TH-cam comment
Love love love that you did this song... I love these reaction videos but i never thought id see a crass 1..... Great choice brotha!!!!
NEVER TRUE,R WORDS WERE EVER SANG ABOUT,LIFE LONG CRASS FAN.🇬🇧🙏👍
Saw them live in 1982, fantastic concert
How have I not seen your reaction to this yet? Good shit bud, thank you yet again for the reaction and the video
The Hepatitans have a song called “Trash” that was inspired by Crass
Couldn't not subscribe - btw the whole album by Crass, Feeding of the 5000 - total journey! Came across this track later - nice one Mr TNT!
For many people my age, Crass was a political awakening. They made you realise there was a whole system designed to enslave you without your knowledge. Crass educated me, inspired me, opened my eyes to new ideologies and they still do. Probably the most important British band.
A Great Band reminds me of my high school years in the early 90s this isnt just a punk band...
this is THE PUNK BAND
I’m happy this showed up on my algo! I cut my humanist teeth on the band Crass! Listened to them daily in the 90’s and beyond. I even wrote papers on their social benefit in Uni. Your fans and most people can’t stand them, but if you read their lyrics they’re a force of good!
Correction!: Your fans totally get Crass!
Crass was a beast of a different kind. Love this!
Had this on vinyl years ago when I was much younger,40 odd years later still know the lyrics
CRASS was Red Pilling kids back in the day. Lover it!
Crass is freaking great!! Always liked them and their I deals! I am glad you dig the song!
listen to crass / shaved women /screaming babies its the first record i bought aged 14/still sends chills down the spine
over 30 years later
my favorite song of all time, discovering this a teen in 90's changed my life
this song has stood the test of time and is important now as it was then
This is so strange - yet amazing! I like a couple of the reaction channels but never in my life did I think I'd get a Crass reaction!!?? The Anarcho-Punk scene of early 80s britain must be very difficult for anyone outside of that scene to understand. Good on you TNT. Peace out
This quite the journey. At first I wasn't too sure what to expect while getting into to punk but I'm so intrigued by the messages in the music, many of which are still relevant today.
@@TheAdventuresofTNT Blessings my friend. For your onward journey and cultural enrichment please seek out a band called New model Army. Higher Wall is an exssessable track of theirs thats easy to find on you tube . One Love
One of my favourite bands ever! Can't wait to see Steve do Crass songs at the 100 Club London and Concord 2 in Brighton.
Crass and Subhumans are true UK punk legends. Both of them are a real joy to listen to. Great video.
Love the fact that albums and singles by Crass had a pay no more than advisory on them. You should have a listen to Tube Disasters by Flux of Pink Indians they are a similar sort of punk collective to Crass
2 favourite bands ever. CRASS and PUBLIC ENEMY fight the powers that be. To me ChuckD is a hero a poet and a fighter of rights. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨⭐️👈
Cool reaction video. In terms of UK punk or really punk from anywhere, CRASS really had a completely unique sound and their political stances were really influential in the early 80s, especially in Britain. As a teenager in the 80s, this band was extremely important to me in shaping my political identity. This was probably a good entry point for them. Not all of their songs are quite as catchy. All of their songs tend to be pretty different from one another.
I think I remember Rimbaud saying they play badly on purpose often to
" throw off the casual listener. " lol
they were thorn in the government brilliant band saw 1980
Love this song and love your reaction, keep it up, gonna send you some tunes
Man this takes me back to high school. Punk is the best. Especially in your teenage angst days.
Listening to Crass since 79 and seeing them for the first time in 1980 influenced my outlook on life in so many ways, but at the core of what they were saying IMHO is 'try to be a decent human being, treat others as you would like to be treated and don't believe everything make your own mind up'. Even more important now the state of the world at the moment.
Gotta agree with Ralphmdx I first heard Crass when I was 13 and it forever changed my mind and life it put how I felt into words and for a Mexican kid who grew up in the projects that really meant a lot
Great choice: you have to check also "Poison Girls - Persons Unknown"
This band changed my life.
Awesome you are opening your ears to crass. Everyone should listen to crass and Understand we got the power to change our futures.
I love this band. You should add more punk rock to every channel.
Strong vote for Bad Brains: I Against I
Awesome video man, thank you!
Oh, and I can’t speak for anybody else, but I definitely wouldn’t mind whatsoever, if during especially a punk song, you pause the video several times to hear your thoughts! Punk is so fast, it’d totally make sense.
So brilliant. Sick to see you into this load of ol art
big bro had all the punk vinyl in 79, i was 12, i loved when he went to the pub after giving me pocket money for polishing his docs, then i would sneakily play his records all night, crass was my favourite, they made me the wide awake conspiracy theorist i am today, or critical thinker as i like to say. thanks for opening my mind Steve and crass.
Crass are Crass. They have no true comparison. Love them or not, they left a big mark on the punk scene. I'm old and I know. 😊
Never thought I would see my youth on TV man! Thanx.🫡
Just discovered your channel - on a bit of a reaction binge 🥰 - I'm australian (and white), born in '81 so I grew up with Aus and UK punk, obviously I know and like plenty of north american punk bands, but when I think of that golden punk era I definitely think of the UK punk scene - including Crass of course. It's really interesting to hear the US perspective, where you're obviously much more familiar with the US punk sound.
Would love to see youse react to X-Ray Spex - really you could pick any song from their album 'Germfree Adolescents' and not go wrong, it has to be one of the most iconic punk (or anything really) records of all time. Poly Styrene (rest in power) was truly one of a kind
A few old punk suggestions (from an old punk lol):
FEAR- Let's Start A War
DEAD KENNEDYS- Holiday In Cambodia
ANGRY SAMOANS - Lights Out
MINOR THREAT - Salad Days
THE JAM - In The City
One of my favorite songs by them :D
Love this track, love your reaction.
CRASS is the most important British Punk band ever. Listen to their lyrics and everything is still very up to date. Everything they express is really to the point. I'm in my 50s and still love them. I recommend Stations of the Crass album as a good start :)
Takes me back to the late 70's, early 80's in the UK
Peace Love Compassion 😁
three years later, I'm sure you have your answer as to weather the channel wants more Punk or not. I'm here to say that though it may not get a lot of immediate success you remain one of the only semi-punk reaction channels on youtube. I encourage you to explore everything from street punk to ska-core. I'll certianly be tuneing in.
Thanks dude, ran across this. If you like this one, try I aint thick. Crass since the late 70s. Roots Irish rappish
This makes me so happy at 1 minute in. I love peace punk and crass is one of the best.
New to this..But I'm a digging it throwly Sir!
Had the records soon as they come out. Most important band ever.FACT
Never expected to hear someone listen to this. Thank you for listening to this!
Check out crass. Systemic death. Great tune.
The double album CHRIST THE ALBUM, AND WELL FORKED BUT NOT DEAD, is an absolute Masterpiece , regardless of genre
Crass- bloody revolutions
Oh...! A reactor finally gets around to Crass.
Smash the state! :)
My favorite shirt is a CRASS shirt that says "Fight war, not wars. Destroy power, not people." It is pretty threadbare after a few decades, but I still wear it on occasion.
big thumbs up m8 grew up with crass, flux, conflict, subhumans steered and changed my life
I came across your channel and I would recommend some more punk bands from different places such as: Minuala (Belarus)
Still my favourite band lucky to see them 6 times 79/81