WORK, THE - Slow Crimes (1982 Original Woof Pressing)

Sealed copies of OG 1982 pressing/uncertain if Porkys or Nimbus cut due to being sealed. All copies have varying degrees of "storage wear" (slight corner bends/doinks). Best copies go first.

"The Work were formed in 1979 by saxophonist Tim Hodgkinson (following the dissolution of Henry Cow), guitarist Bill Gilonis, bassist Mick Hobbs, and drummer Rick Wilson, although Slow Crimes showcases each member on a variety of instruments. Also featured is Catherine Jauniaux on guest vocals throughout the album. The Work's inaugural LP release, Slow Crimes is so rabidly articulate that it presides over and resides in a world very much unto itself. While falling within the loosest guidelines of "post-punk," the term is a misnomer, for the textural intricacies and distinct deliberacy throughout Slow Crimes bespeak both an utterly unique collective identity and a startling fluency with its own language.  It takes the vibrant urgency of punk rock and catalyzes it into a continually fascinating mosaic." 

"Woof Records was set up in 1980 by Tim Hodgkinson and Bill Gilonis. They released 15 titles (in as many years). The only label policy was that Tim and/or Bill would play on, engineer, or produce each record."