Back in the late 70's it was very tribalistic. I remember going to discos where the kids were all split into different groups (by genre). This song seems to document the building tension between these groups - they coexist in an uneasy truce until the Doc Martin'ed politicos arrive (is tattooed crossbows a reference to swastkas ? - racial tension being a theme in Ruts songs) and the place erupts.
Treble cuts through' when the rhythm takes the bite - is a cool line ❤️
Great song by one of my favourite bands.
Back in the late 70's it was very tribalistic. I remember going to discos where the kids were all split into different groups (by genre). This song seems to document the building tension between these groups - they coexist in an uneasy truce until the Doc Martin'ed politicos arrive (is tattooed crossbows a reference to swastkas ? - racial tension being a theme in Ruts songs) and the place erupts.
Treble cuts through' when the rhythm takes the bite - is a cool line ❤️