I bought the "Inconvenience" 12" (with the extended 6:40 remix of "Headache" on the flip side) cheap off a German supermarket rummage table in 1985. I had never heard of the band then but listening to that record was *the* turning point for my musical interest. Two years later I had my own radio show at the local alternative station and of course I played "Headache" at my very first broadcast. My taste has broadened hugely since then but this is still a centerpiece of my record collection. I'm currently re-evaluating some of my favourite British bands from back then from a class/race/gender POV and it's obvious that acts like Au Pairs, Slits, Beat, Gang Of Four still are the yardstick for musically progressive and politically aware bands. Thanks for this great find!
Only me loving this?? Helps having the original vinyl I guess.The bass does rock!
The bass guitar on this is great
Not a band for miming ! What a song, dynamics, syncopation, timbale etc
Fantastic band, listened to em loads when i was astudent in the 90's.
This song is addictive 😍
I bought the "Inconvenience" 12" (with the extended 6:40 remix of "Headache" on the flip side) cheap off a German supermarket rummage table in 1985. I had never heard of the band then but listening to that record was *the* turning point for my musical interest. Two years later I had my own radio show at the local alternative station and of course I played "Headache" at my very first broadcast. My taste has broadened hugely since then but this is still a centerpiece of my record collection. I'm currently re-evaluating some of my favourite British bands from back then from a class/race/gender POV and it's obvious that acts like Au Pairs, Slits, Beat, Gang Of Four still are the yardstick for musically progressive and politically aware bands. Thanks for this great find!
Where I can hear your radioshow ? Do you have archive of that ? I’m very interested by listen a show who have this starting point.
@@mllemyrlie, the archive of my former show consists of a large box of cassette tapes in my cellar :-D I haven't touched it in 25 years.
It is a massive regret that I never saw the Au Pairs live.
outstanding, very strong.....time flies...
Awesome ! Had this on a 12 "
What a track!
Never seen this before fantastic 🎉
Huge.
Brutal!
A pity no one else appreciates this brilliant track. Really, 1982?
sending link to my jnr in hope appreciate great music
Much earlier than that . Think 1980 !
Genius 💕💕💕💕
seems I ended up here, again. Forces of control etc
❤️💯🥂
who is Malcolm? Malcome x!?
malcolm owen of the ruts
@@user-yh9sn1ye1j Go see The Ruts, then Ruts Dc singles. Babylons burning!
Malome X, ffs, he was/is all about black integrity .
@@andyb1037 "In a rut"
Yep, I have all those of fossil vinyl.