Various Artists - Punk And Disorderly (Further Charges)

Punk and Disorderly – Further Charges (1982) is a quintessential "UK82" compilation that captures the second wave of British punk as it shifted toward a faster, more aggressive street-punk and early hardcore sound. Peaking at No. 6 on the UK Indie Chart, the album serves as a gritty time capsule of the era, featuring definitive tracks from heavyweights like The Exploited, GBH, UK Subs, and The Adicts. Reviewers generally celebrate it as an essential, high-energy document of the scene's underground peak, though modern listeners often note that various CD reissues have altered the original vinyl tracklist. Overall, it remains a classic "must-have" for fans of raw, anthemic 80s punk.

Released in September 1982, Punk and Disorderly – Further Charges is a definitive document of the "UK82" wave, representing a pivot point where British punk became faster, more aggressive, and deeply rooted in the DIY indie circuit. Following the massive success of the original Punk and Disorderly compilation, this second volume transitioned the series to the Anagram Records label. It successfully mirrored the scene's evolution, reaching No. 6 on the UK Indie Chart and even making a brief appearance on the national charts at No. 91.

The compilation is widely reviewed as a "time capsule" that gathered the era's most popular indie chart hits into a single, cohesive high-energy experience. While some critics from Louder Than War suggest it doesn't quite match the lightning-in-a-bottle impact of the first volume, they praise its ability to "ferret out" arresting contributions from both established acts and newcomers. Highlights often cited by fans and critics include the anthemic "Generals" by G.B.H., "Vicious Circle" by Abrasive Wheels, and the melodic but fierce "Joker In The Pack" by The Adicts.

A significant part of the album's lasting legacy is its documentation of the "UK82" subculture—a feral, street-level movement distinct from the art-school punk of 1977. By featuring bands like Vice Squad, Action Pact, and One Way System, the record showcased a diverse yet uniform sound defined by reflex energy and social commentary on Thatcher-era Britain. Historians and reviewers from Record Collector Mag argue that this trilogy did for the second wave what the Live at the Roxy album did for the first: it provided a clear, accessible entry point for the uninitiated.

In modern contexts, the album is often revisited through comprehensive reissues like the 3CD Digipak from Cherry Red Records, which adds bonus tracks from bands like The Varukers and Mau Maus. However, some purists have noted on sites like Amazon UK that certain CD versions have unfortunately removed or replaced original tracks like "Race Against Time" by G.B.H.. Despite these variations in format, the collection remains an essential "must-own" for anyone looking to understand the uncompromising power of 80s British underground music.

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1. G.B.H. – Sick Boy

2. The Expelled – Dreaming

3. The Insane – El Salvador

4. One Way System – Stab The Judge

5. Court Martial – Gotta Get Out

6. Action Pact – London Bouncers

7. The Dark – The Masque

8. Violators – Gangland 

9. Channel 3 – I've Got A Gun

10. Abrasive Wheels – Vicious Circle

11. The Enemy – Fallen Hero

12. Riot/Clone – Death To Humanity

13. The Wall – Hobby For A Day

14. Disorder – More Than Fights

15. Erazerhead – Shellshock

16. Vice Squad – Resurrection