Troops of Tomorrow

by The Exploited

Overview

Troops of Tomorrow is one of the landmark punk albums to come from Britain. This album is connected to the Exploited possibly more than any other. It came directly after their legendary Top of the Pops performance, and several of these songs would go on to be covered by Slayer and Ice-T for the Judgment Night soundtrack. It may not have the hooks of the Damned or the clever lyrics of the Sex Pistols, but in its place they brought a brainless rage that has been one of the sore points for punk purists for years. Songs like "Sid Vicious Was Innocent" and the uninformed "War" are blatantly idiotic, but work on an entirely different level. These songs are from the gut, and honestly, they were just following in the footsteps of American punk, which had thrown cleverness out the window from the get-go. The thrashing guitars and chugging riffs would go on to influence countless bands, from like-minded American artists like SOD and Agnostic Front to fellow British hardcore heroes Discharge. The lyrics are mostly just politically inspired chanting, but the music laid the groundwork for most of the punk metal that followed. Fans of aggressive hardcore punk should try to add this to their collection. It is a classic of the genre that has held up well through the years. ~ Bradley Torreano

Product Details

Release Date:	08/23/2024
Label:	Captain Oi Import
UPC:	5013929611108
Rank:	130388

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Exploited   Primary Artist
The Defects   Vocals (Background)
Walter "Wattie" Buchan   Vocals
Buck   Vocals (Background)
Glen   Vocals (Background),Vocals (Background)
Danny   Drums
Gary McCormack   Bass
Steve L. Roberts   Drums
Big John   Guitar
Steve Roberts   Drums

Technical Credits

John Duncan   Composer
Walter "Wattie" Buchan   Composer,Cover Design,Group Member
Ian Carnochan   Composer
Mez   Photography
The Exploited   Producer
Tony Spath   Engineer,Producer
Mark Brennan   Liner Notes
Tim Turan   Mastering
Glen Campbell   Composer
Brian Burrows   Sleeve Remix
Karyn Dunning   Liner Notes
Gary McCormack   Composer
Scott Billet   Photography
Terry Oakes   Illustrations
Steve L. Roberts   Group Member
Tim Smith   Design