By SoDak
Daily life
is hard enough due to the constant degradation of life and the planet under the
capital system. But now, everyday is a cluster fuck, given the putrid pile of
shit wrapped in human flesh, known as Donald Trump. The constant media cycle
surrounding this fuckin’ fascist is deafening. Thus, it is refreshing to hear a
song, even if it is simple, express general rage related to this moment.
Oi Polloi,
a Scottish punk rock band formed in the early 1980s, is dependable for such a
situation. They play basic, straightforward punk rock, as heard on “Boot Down
the Door.” They support direct action against racism, sexism, animal abuse, and
fascism. Since the late 1980s, I have picked up their CDs, LPs, and seven
inches whenever I come across them. A revolving cast of musicians has played in
the band, which has influenced the sound. Nevertheless, the approach is the
same—music that is in your face. I still get goosebumps when I hear the opening
guitar on the song “The Right to Choose,” which is followed by “Victims of a
Gas Attack” on the 1994 split seven inch with Blownapart Bastards. “Guilty”
rails against class exploitation, calling for direct confrontation. “When Two
Men Kiss,” from In Defence of Our Earth (1990),
addressed the discrimination and violence associated with homophobia.
As part of
their ongoing efforts to foster resistance to fascists, Oi Polloi have released
a two-song seven inch, which includes the song “Donald Trump—Fuck You.” Rather
than writing a song that tries to cover the long list of offences and atrocities
of President Trump, they elected “to keep it short and simple.” Yes, “Donald
Trump—Fuck You.” Repeat this over and over, until the shitbag is gone.
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