{"title":"Dicks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dicks were a punk rock band formed in Austin, Texas in 1980. Led by the confrontational stage presence of *Gary Floyd*, the band gained notoriety for their raucous music and fearless performances. In 1983, they relocated to San Francisco but soon returned to Austin with a new lineup. After releasing one LP, the band disbanded in 1986. However, in recent years, *Floyd*, *Buxf Parrot*, and *Pat Deason* have reunited for special shows around Austin. Although there are no plans for a full-time reunion, their impact on punk rock is undeniable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar Artists: Zero Boys, The Crucifucks, Necros, Angry Samoans, Battalion Of Saints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWasted Youth, Reagan Youth, Government Issue, D.I., JFA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIll Repute,MDC ,The Meatmen,Gang Green ,Teen Idles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoison Idea ,The Freeze ,Articles Of Faith,Fang Dr.Know\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hate-the-police-reissue","title":"Hate the Police (Reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited Split Yellow \/ Red vinyl pressing. This summer marks 40 years since the release of what we feel is one the most important singles in American punk history. Fronted by an aggressive, openly gay, unrepentant communist, The Dicks were an elemental force in the early 80's Texas punk scene. Their influence on countless musicians, artists and activists world wide four decades later can be felt today. Sadly, instead of being an interesting artifact from a troubled time long since past, \u003ci\u003eHate The Police\u003c\/i\u003e is still depressingly relevant.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1234 Go!","offers":[{"title":"Yellow | 7\"","offer_id":50437445321035,"sku":"1098751","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d3aa3a6f-aba5-44cc-a050-863545ca111c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726931070"},{"product_id":"kill-from-the-heart","title":"Kill From The Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eDicks' debut LP has been acknowledged as a foundational statement in Punk ever since its initial 1983 release. Following their first single, 1980's \"Dicks Hate The Police,\" and a live split with fellow Austinites the Big Boys, Kill From The Heart does not disappoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on SST, the album stands apart from the mass of generic thrash-hardcore contemporaries – fueled by the manic, but controlled power of singer Gary Floyd along with the original lineup of guitarist Glen Taylor, bassist Buxf Parrot and drummer Pat Deason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDicks were operating at an absolute peak at this point, alternating damaged workouts that suggest Flipper or No Trend on one end and highly charged tracks in the vein of Minutemen or Tales of Terror on the other. Straight out of the gate on \"Anti Klan,\" the band trades blues-grounded guitar with squealing feedback and intensely political lyrics. The raw emotional sincerity of Floyd, who was openly gay in Reagan-era Texas, provides unmistakeable urgency to songs such as \"No Nazi's Friend,\" \"Rich Daddy\" and the title track, which remains one of the stone-cold classic punk anthems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForty years on, \u003ci\u003eKill From The Heart\u003c\/i\u003e continues to smolder – an arresting testament to the possibilities embodied in creative rage. It is no surprise that Dicks have been covered by Mudhoney, Jesus Lizard and more. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Superior Viaduct","offers":[{"title":"Red LP","offer_id":50489859703115,"sku":"2168128","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50489859375435,"sku":"350924","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/SV197_web_1024x1024.jpg_dde6dd1d_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1727644858"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_743aab07_thumbnail_4096_7ee515a2-c0f7-43d2-b291-2d917ea9c60a.jpg?v=1726931050","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/dicks.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}