{"product_id":"the-snipers-three-peace-suite","title":"THE SNIPERS - Three Peace Suite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12'' - Limited Edition Black Vinyl. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePunk pioneers \u003cstrong\u003eCrass\u003c\/strong\u003e continue their vinyl reissue series, re-pressing their limited releases by adjacent artists through \u003cstrong\u003eCrass Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, in association with \u003cstrong\u003eOne Little Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The series, including over twenty bands and solo artists recorded at the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Studios\u003c\/strong\u003e and produced by \u003cstrong\u003ePenny Rimbaud\u003c\/strong\u003e, continues with two more historic pieces from the Crass Records catalogue; \u003cstrong\u003eThe Snipers\u003c\/strong\u003e’ ‘\u003cem\u003eThree Peace Suite\u003c\/em\u003e’ \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mobs\u003c\/strong\u003e’ ‘\u003cem\u003eNo Doves Fly Here\u003c\/em\u003e’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Snipers’ ‘\u003cem\u003eThree Peace Suite\u003c\/em\u003e’ is a Crass Records deep-cut and vital artifact; a minimalist, post-punk 3-track that channels paranoia, alienation, and the contradictions of peacekeeping through coercion and military force. Originally released in 1981, the collection blends jagged guitar work, rhythmic experimentation, and spoken word, that reflect the dissonant landscape of Thatcherite Britain. Formed in Oxford and active across squats, benefit gigs, and cassette compilations, The Snipers forged a sound that connected post-punk’s angular edges with the urgency of street-level resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenny finally notes that “Our (Crass’) interest was never in personalities, profits or power, and neither did we have time for reformist liberals. Our position was solidly revolutionary; we took no prisoners. Ours wasn’t a show, it was a battle, not a living, but a lifestyle, a lifestyle with a difference – rather than looking only to ourselves, we sought to share our gains. I feel that this willingness added great strength to the form of anarchism that we practiced both on stage and out on the street.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn giving a platform to an impressive array of other bands, Crass Records broadened the front of what popularly became known as anarcho-punk. Not, it must be said, a moniker that Crass themselves much favoured. In this respect, Crass’ classic line, “There is no authority but yourself”, makes its point. Crass sought to empower others, and the output of Crass Records does much to confirm this, while ‘\u003cem\u003e2 By 2 And Back Again\u003c\/em\u003e’ seems to nail it – “get out of your own way, we’re all in this together”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OLI","offers":[{"title":"12'' - Vinyl","offer_id":55649257587033,"sku":"SDZ-37818","price":26.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/Snipers_-_Three_Piece_Suite_-_2025_Reissue.jpg?v=1751962771","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/the-snipers-three-peace-suite","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}