The Best of the Ruts [Import]

the best of the ruts [import]

Track Listings

1. In a Rut
2. H Eyes
3. Babylon's Burning
4. Dope for Guns
5. S.U.S.
6. Something That I Said
7. You're Just A.....
8. It Was Cold
9. Savage Circle
10. Jah War
11. Criminal Mind
12. Backbiter
13. Out of Order
14. Human Punk
15. Staring at the Rude Boys
16. Love in Vvain
17. West One (Shine on Me)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
UK compilation for the one of the most exciting bands to emerge from Britain's late 70s punk scene. Includes all their UK hits, B-sides, and detailed sleeve notes - plus many tracks from their seminal debut album 'The Crack' (1979). EMI. 2004.

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Something That I Said: The Best of the Ruts
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A very good Garage-Rock Revival addition to my collection!
  • great punk rock album
  • Punk at its Best
  • A great forgotten punk band
  • early punk at its best .com
Something That I Said: The Best of the Ruts
The Ruts
Manufacturer: Blue Plate Caroline
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000HQT
Release Date: 1995-04-25

Tracks:

  1. In A Rut
  2. H Eyes
  3. Babylon's Burning
  4. Dope For Guns
  5. S.U.S.
  6. Something That I Said
  7. You're Just A...
  8. It Was Cold
  9. Savage Circle
  10. Jah War
  11. Criminal Mind
  12. Backbiter
  13. Out Of Order
  14. Human Punk
  15. Staring At The Rude Boys
  16. Love In Vain
  17. West One (Shine On Me)
  18. Bonus Track 1

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A very good Garage-Rock Revival addition to my collection!.......2007-01-05

I have been into Garage style music for more then five year. I continue to be amazed when I find new gems to add to my collection. This is a powerful group from Rotherhithe, England. They started out with their most acclaimed effort "The Crack" in 1979. They tapered off in quality after 1982. Luckily there are a few compilations to select from.

My 5 star picks for this CD is:
(Track)

(1) In A Rut - The Ruts - 1980 - "AMG pick. One of their BEST. GREAT punk vocals. Notable guitar HOOKS, drums." - Something That I Said (The Best Of The Ruts) (EMI Gold)-1995

(3) Babylon's Burning - The Ruts - 1979 - "AMG pick. Their BEST known. A very POWERFUL 'Obvious 'Clash' influences punk rocker." - Something That I Said (The Best Of The Ruts) (EMI Gold)-1995

(5) S.U.S. - The Ruts - 1979 - "One of their BEST. Guitar HOOKS. Notable drums. Very good lead, back-up vocals." - Something That I Said (The Best Of The Ruts) (EMI Gold)-1995

There are at least four 4-star songs to add to you collection.

5 out of 5 stars great punk rock album.......2005-11-04

its true this is a forgotten band still its great and a legend for those who have heard it. "babylons burning" is a great song
id like to recomend another great but forgotten band called "slaugher and the dogs" who i think are one of the best 20 punk rock bands as well as the ruts "buy this cd"

5 out of 5 stars Punk at its Best.......2001-03-01

What a great album, if you were an avid fan of the Ruts like me, you probably already have this album, but if not, give this one a try. I guarantee if you liked Hanx by SLF and all the Clash stuff you will enjoy this album.

5 out of 5 stars A great forgotten punk band.......2000-06-11

If you consider yourself a disciple of '77 style British socio-political punk, then you simply cannot be without this. The holy trinity of punk rock (IMHO) goes like this: The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers, and The Ruts. They are that good. All 3 bands adeptly blend punk, rock, reggae, and pop to form a tremendously explosive and worthy musical artform. This 1-disc overview has thankfully continued to be in-print for some time now, allowing people to hear the greatness that was cut short by drug addiction. Not the most well-known punk band, but more deserved of punk notoriety than 3/4 of the bands that have gotten famous since '77. This is vital stuff.

5 out of 5 stars early punk at its best .com.......1999-09-28

if you were in england or listening to the punk scene in the 70's then the Ruts were a hard act to miss. Most tracks here came from the The Knack album which oozed killer tracks such as Babylons Burning and Jah War. Sadly the lead singer(*.owens, it has been 20 years!) died and the Ruts were despatched to the safety pin heaven, but the mark was left. if you like Clash-ish music with a ruff edge then buy this greatest hits. you will not be disappointed.
Something That I Said: The Best of the Ruts
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Something That I Said: The Best of the Ruts
    The Ruts
    Manufacturer: EMI Gold
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000081UV

    Tracks:

    1. In A Rut
    2. H Eyes
    3. Babylon's Burning
    4. Dope For Guns
    5. S U S
    6. Something That I Said
    7. You're Just A.....
    8. It Was Cold
    9. Savage Circle
    10. Jah War
    11. Criminal Mind
    12. Backbiter
    13. Out Of Order
    14. Human Punk
    15. Staring At The Rude Boys
    16. Love In Vain
    17. West One (Shine On Me)
    The Best of the Ruts
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      The Best of the Ruts
      Ruts
      Manufacturer: EMI Gold
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Ska GeneralSka General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B0006G89FQ
      Release Date: 2005-01-11

      Tracks:

      1. In a Rut
      2. H Eyes
      3. Babylon's Burning
      4. Dope for Guns
      5. S.U.S.
      6. Something That I Said
      7. You're Just A.....
      8. It Was Cold
      9. Savage Circle
      10. Jah War
      11. Criminal Mind
      12. Backbiter
      13. Out of Order
      14. Human Punk
      15. Staring at the Rude Boys
      16. Love in Vvain
      17. West One (Shine on Me)

      Album Description

      The Ruts could and should have been contenders. Their debut album, The Crack, was one of the truly great Punk albums to emerge from the original wave of UK bands. With great singles like 'Babylon's Burning' and 'In A Rut', they were tapped to be the next big thing. Unfortunately, they had a doomed lead vocalist, Malcolm Owen, seriously hooked on heroin and he wouldn't live to see the completion of a second album. (Heroin is a sure-fire way to kill a career, literally and figuratively). This UK compilation includes all their UK hits, B-sides and key album tracks plus detailed sleeve notes. If you are looking for the ultimate Ruts collection, then look no further. EMI.

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