The Ruts DC, the reggae-influenced British punk rock band, notable for their hit singles Babylon’s Burning, In a Rut and Staring at the Rude Boys. The band were at the forefront of the late 70’s British punk rock movement and were much admired and championed by John Peel.
Originally released in 1982 and long unavailable, Rhythm Collision Vol.1 was an acclaimed collaboration with renowned dub producer Mad Professor. Now this seminal album is available once more and featuring three previously unreleased bonus tracks.
Given the Ruts' love for and incorporation of reggae into their most strident punk material, it shouldn't have come as much surprise that they would eventually jump headlong into dub. Dedicated to Malcolm Owen, the band's lead singer who passed away two years prior, Rhythm Collision pairs the remaining Ruts in a sound clash with the then-upstart Mad Professor.