Spizz Not Dead Shock!: 1978-88, A Decade of Spizz History is a 22-track retrospective CD compilation album by the British punk and new wave band Spizzenergi, released in 1996 by Cherry Red Records. The album chronicles the turbulent ten-year evolution of the band led by frontman Kenneth "Spizz" Spiers, who famously changed the group's name almost every year to match his changing musical directions. Collecting material recorded under various monikers—including Spizzoil, Athletico Spizz 80, The Spizzles, and Spizzenergi2—the release captures a unique blend of angular post-punk, minimalist electronics, and campy sci-fi themes that defined the UK alternative underground after the initial 1977 punk explosion.
The compilation features essential early singles, John Peel session recordings, and rare B-sides, anchored by their legendary signature anthem "Where's Captain Kirk?"—a track that famously secured the first-ever number-one spot on the UK Indie Singles Chart in January 1980. Other notable inclusions such as "Spock's Missing," "6000 Crazy," and "Soldier Soldier" highlight the band's transition from raw guitar punk to synth-driven new wave. Serving as both a historical document and an introduction to Spizz's chaotic discography, this comprehensive collection has become a sought-after collector's item for fans of classic British independent music.
