Worry Bomb (2025 Remaster) (3CD + DVD)

Formed in 1987 by Fruitbat and Jim Bob, Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine burst onto the scene with their signature style of punk-pop infused with samples, drum machines, and social commentary.

Released in 1995, ‘Worry Bomb’ was Carter USM’s fifth album and their fourth in a row to break into the top ten of the UK album charts. It would also be the first to feature their new drummer, Wez, marking a shift away from the famous drum machine sound. The album mixed things up musically, balancing mellow acoustic tracks like ‘My Defeatist Attitude’ with Carter’s signature high-energy indie rock, including ‘Let’s Get Tattoos’ and ‘The Young Offenders Mum’ which both hit the UK top 40.

To mark the 30th\\u202Fanni­versary of the album, ‘Worry Bomb’ is reissued for the first time. This expanded edition features the complete album across three sides of vinyl, plus a selection of bonus tracks on side four.

Newly remastered by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering and pressed on 180g translucent green (LP1) and black (LP2) vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with poly-lined inner bags.

Whilst Carter USM are no longer active, Jim Bob plays a sold out show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London in April, and Les ‘Fruitbat’ Carter will be touring the UK across 2025 with his group Abdoujaparov.