Artist:  The Three Johns

Title:  Atom Drum Bop

Date:  1984

Label:  Abstract Records   Abt 010

Cover:  Terry Atkinson

Oboe:  Kate Morath

Tapes:  Tom G. and Tony

Notes:  Yet another of the French Import records I've found by Johns and this one contains a some of their strongest material. As the cover states, it's "Rock N' Roll Versus Thaatchiism" and the lads don't hold back. Abrasive at times, riveting at others, it's a fun ride propelled forward by a three chord rant. And you even get catchy cover art featuring a guitar toting pig and bird duo. I suspect the Tom G. credited on the cover is Mr. Greenhalgh from the Mekons collective.

Track Listing

Side 1

Atom Drum Bop
Teenage Nightingales to Wax
Do Not Cross the Line
3 Junk
Firepits
No Place

Side 2

Dr. Freedom
Missing
Son of Mud
The Devil's Music (Merry at their Toil)
(Class War)