MARCHING ORDERS 'Living Proof' 12" LP
** PRE-ORDERS START ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST **
(STREET DATE IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH -- ALL ORDERS INCLUDING THIS WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL NOVEMBER 15TH)
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Living Proof was branded 'The best Marching Orders release ever' by reviewers and featured songs that are still played regularly at live shows today. From 'Dog Eat Dog' to 'Spirit Of 84' to the drumless ballad 'Hand Of Fate' there was a wide range of song-writing on the album to appeal to all. While still rooted firmly in their Australian environment, the sound on this album moved more in the direction of classic punk and Oi! with influences from the likes of The Business and 4-Skins, a little US hardcore and even punk balladeer Billy Bragg.
It was around this time that the band started to peak domestically with an appearance at the Pugs Day Out Festival in Sydney to rave reviews. There was talk of trying to go abroad and tour Europe and America again but unfortunately it wasn't to be. With members unable to travel and very little time to rehearse, the band instead ground to a halt unfortunately.
After more than a decade since its release and long sold out, it is only now in 2024 that this album is getting the recognition it always deserved with some tracks pushing half a million plays on digital platforms.
With Marching Orders back together again with a strong new line up and a successful European Tour in 2023, it is time for 'Living Proof' to be made available again on vinyl for all to hear. And with new songs recorded and plans for a new release in early 2025, Marching Orders is back!
This is a co-release between Longshot Music (North America), Step-1 Music (UK/Europe) and Grudge Match Records (Australia), so there is a very limited availability of only 100 units from Longshot Music, so do not miss out on this!
(European orders, please order from www.step1music.com / Australian orders, please order from www.grudgematchrecords.com)
Track Listing:
A-SIDE
1. Dog Eat Dog
2. Guilty By Suspicion
3. Living Proof
4. Callous World
5. Nothing To Lose
6. Hand Of Fate
B-SIDE
1. Spirit Of ‘84
2. Place Called Home
3. The Party’s Over
4. Rich Man
5. Songs Of Yesterday