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The Sheer Action Of Fini Tribe 1982-1987

Fini Tribe

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Format: 3CD

Cat No: SHIP004CD

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Release Date:  10 October 2025

Label:  Shipwrecked Industries

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  3

Barcode:  0195269357115

Genres:  Indie  

Release Date:  10 October 2025

Label:  Shipwrecked Industries

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  0199199163013

Genres:  Indie  

  • Description

    CD is a three-CD digipak with 24-page booklet. "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe" is a colossal retrospective anthology curated /designed by the band. Compiled from the years 1982 to 1987, it includes a wealth of archival photographs, an essay by original member Andy McGregor, who also designed the sleeve, and essays by longtime friend Shirley Manson (Garbage, Goodbye Mr. MacKenzie) and author Alastair McKay, an early champion of the band. The release features the first legendary John Peel Session, produced by Dale Griffin and originally broadcast in May 1985. "This compilation was a long time in the making, a labour of love for the band, showcasing our most productive years as a six-piece. The compilation of tracks - from professional BBC recordings to live performance and rehearsal room demos - it gives as broad a spectrum of the breadth of the band's creativity during those five important years from 1982 to 1987" says founding member Chris Connelly. Born into the cash-poor but culturally-wealthy environs of post-punk Edinburgh in 1980, as a three-piece with no drummer, they soon swelled into a muscular six-piece with inherited or cheaply-purchased instruments. Drawing on influences from Throbbing Gristle, Wire, Can, Captain Beefheart, to numerous angular funk bands, they also drew from the seemingly bottomless well of modern film, writing, and art that was abundant in the festival city. These works include the legendary John Peel session from 1985, the original 12" singles (including "Detestimony") and the WaxTrax! singles, as well as unreleased live tracks. All tracks have been lovingly remastered and produced by the band's members.

    Description

    Vinyl is gatefold sleeve with insert. Abridged single vinyl version of the Fini Tribe retrospective, containing the John Peel session and an additional 6 tracks. "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe" is a colossal retrospective anthology curated /designed by the band. Compiled from the years 1982 to 1987, it includes a wealth of archival photographs, an essay by original member Andy McGregor, who also designed the sleeve, and essays by longtime friend Shirley Manson (Garbage, Goodbye Mr. MacKenzie) and author Alastair McKay, an early champion of the band. The release features the first legendary John Peel Session, produced by Dale Griffin and originally broadcast in May 1985. "This compilation was a long time in the making, a labour of love for the band, showcasing our most productive years as a six-piece. The compilation of tracks - from professional BBC recordings to live performance and rehearsal room demos - it gives as broad a spectrum of the breadth of the band's creativity during those five important years from 1982 to 1987" says founding member Chris Connelly. Born into the cash-poor but culturally-wealthy environs of post-punk Edinburgh in 1980, as a three-piece with no drummer, they soon swelled into a muscular six-piece with inherited or cheaply-purchased instruments. Drawing on influences from Throbbing Gristle, Wire, Can, Captain Beefheart, to numerous angular funk bands, they also drew from the seemingly bottomless well of modern film, writing, and art that was abundant in the festival city. These works include the legendary John Peel session from 1985, the original 12" singles (including "Detestimony") and the WaxTrax! singles, as well as unreleased live tracks. All tracks have been lovingly remastered and produced by the band's members.