After what can be described as the first or classical period, in which the band released two 7inch EP's (1982), contributed to the 'Punk and Disorderly' (1982), 'Riotous Assembly' (1982) and UK/DK (1983) LP/Video samplers and released a self titled LP (1983) Kaos remained the only member.
The second LP, titled 'Short Sharp Shock' (1984), and the 'Radioactive' (1986) split LP which introduced Extreme Noise Terror to the world on Earache Records saw Mower on vocals, Gabba on guitar and Chuck on drums. This line up is considered the most hard-hitting and most productive and remained more or less unchanged until the late eighties/early nineties, with first Chuck and later Mower leaving. Gabba and Kaos/Chaos (now on vocals) remained at the core of the band.
In their more than 20-year career Chaos UK toured the world (including several Japanese tours, the first of which produced the Live in Japan album) played with bands such as Napalm Death, Extreme Noise Terror, Oi Polloi, The Exploited, Swingin' Utters, Misery, and many others. They also released over 20 LPs, EPs, singles, splits, and live albums.
They split up in 2007, the members moving on to other projects, like A.D. Rice and the Wazzucks, FUK and Sick on the bus. They are still living in Bristol drinking cider, a favorite subject of several songs throughout the band's history.
Depression
Chaos UK Lyrics
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Why two different words for the blood that's spilled?
In this struggle, you decide who's right
But are condemned 'till the end of time, that man will fight
Condemned for all time are the super master race
They'll fight over religion or the colour of your face
When's the next Hitler? When's the next war?
When's the next time they'll exterminate the poor?
Is 90% of the human brain full of hateful pus?
The lyrics of Chaos UK's "Depression" is a scathing commentary on the state of society that is in the grip of violence, police brutality, murder, and discrimination. The song laments how people are divided on the basis of religion, race, and ideology and how this division has led to the rise of Hitler-like figures and the extermination of poor people. The song begins by highlighting the irony of using two different words for the same kind of violent act. While police brutality is considered as murder, the killing of demonstrators is merely considered as the death of a protester. This shows how society is more comfortable with normalizing violence when it is committed by the state and condemns violence when it is committed by the people.
The song goes on to criticize the division that has become so entrenched in society that people are willing to fight and alienate each other based on their differences. The line "In this struggle, you decide who's right But are condemned 'till the end of time, that man will fight" suggests that no matter who wins in this struggle, both sides are condemned to a life of fighting and animosity. The song then takes a dig at the "super master race" who believe that they are superior to everyone else and will use any excuse to exercise their power over others.
The song concludes by asking some of the most pertinent questions of our time, "Who are 'they', who are 'us'?", and "Is 90% of the human brain full of hateful pus?" This highlights the fact that society is divided in so many ways that it is difficult to identify who the enemy is. Furthermore, the question about the human brain indicates that the song sees hate and prejudice as a fundamental flaw in human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
On tele, police are murdered, demonstrators are just killed
There's a double standard in the media between how police and demonstrators are portrayed in the aftermath of violent events
Why two different words for the blood that's spilled?
The use of two different words for killing by police versus killing by demonstrators illustrates the biased portrayal of the media
In this struggle, you decide who's right
People are free to choose sides in political struggles and conflicts
But are condemned 'till the end of time, that man will fight
Individuals who take sides in political conflicts will always face criticism and opposition
Condemned for all time are the super master race
The idea of a superior race is condemned as unrealistic and discriminatory
They'll fight over religion or the colour of your face
People will always find new reasons to fight and discriminate against each other
When's the next Hitler? When's the next war?
There will always be new leaders who incite violence and war
When's the next time they'll exterminate the poor?
History shows that the poor are often targeted and mistreated by those in power
Who are "they", who are "us"?
The divisions between different social groups are often blurred and hard to define
Is 90% of the human brain full of hateful pus?
The prevalence of conflict and hate in society suggests that human nature is inherently flawed
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@void0815
This is from the good old times ... i like so much
@TheSpasteur
great song, always actual.....
@Hazzar_Dee_DNB
great!!!
@marktooty72
!!!!!!!!!!!! cheers fer postin this
@punkvirus77
ÊRA PUNK´S!!!!!!!!!!!
@TheSpasteur
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