Formed: London, England, UK
Anarcho punksters from London formed by vocalist Sue Huntley and bassist Rob Challice (both ex-Anthrax) and drummer Martin (ex-Primal Chaos). Andy Martin of The Apostles played lead guitar with them for a short time, during which they performed twice at the Wapping Autonomy Centre (once with Conflict), and released what A System Partly Revealed fanzine described as "a near legendary tape, 8 Reasons For Wearing Wellies In Erith, [that] was deleted after a massive 4 copies with an extortionate selling price at 7 1/2p"). Andy Martin was replaced by Paul Az, who was also a member of This Bitter Lesson.
Faction: "The aims of Faction, both musically and lyrically, vary a great deal with the individual members. Hopefully we can obtain a compromise between entertainment and an original way of putting over our message without falling into the pit of playing second hand tunes with "I've heard it all before lyrics".
Sue left in early 1983, following the release of the cassette only Through The Window. 1984's You've Got The Fire featured a radically altered lineup.
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DISCOGRAPHY
Singles & Albums
You've Got The Fire (7", 1984)
Demos & Tapes
Live At The Moonlight Club 23/08/82 (Tape, split with Subhumans, 1982)
Through The Window (Tape, demo, 1982)
If They Give You Ruled Paper... Write The Other Way (Tape, demo, 1983)
Live Paris: Overseizures (Tape, split with D&V, 1984)
Various Artists
No No No Don't Drop Yer Bombs On Us They 'urt UK Tape 1983 (96 Tapes): Paranoia Storm
Rising Free UK Tape 1983 (V.I.S.A.): Obligatory War Song / Drowning Rats / All That Glitters / Blinded By The Dark / Turn Away
We Control The Zig-Zag UK Tape (Vegan Policeman): tracks unknown
Tribal Rantings UK Tape 1983 (Peaceville): Realization / Obligatory War Song
Dandelions, Fur Coats And Rainbows UK Tape 1984 (Nondescript Tapes): Only You / Tears Of A Madman
No More Bondage UK Tape 1984 (Dis 1984): Realisation
In The Old Days...No.7 UK Tape 1987 (RAC Cassettes): Hello You Bastard / Nazi Baby / Subversive Sect / Fuck Faction / Hello, You Bastard / Tomorrow Belong To Us / Substandard
Inner Ear Damage Mexico Tape (Death For Profit): tracks unknown
What's New UK Tape (BBP): tracks unknown
Nuclear Terra Tape 1983 : tracks unknown
Anti-War: Anarcho Punk Compilation Vol. 1 UK CD 2005 (Overground): Obligatory War Song
1980-1982 In The Old Days! UK Tape ???? (BBP Records & Tapes): Hello You Bastard / Nazi Baby / Subversive Sect / Fuck Faction / Hello, You Bastard / Tomorrow Belong To Us / Substandard
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Links
Terminal Escape - This blog has an excellent download that is a must for fans of the group
