X – X-citations: Best Of X and Rarities 1977-1983 Vol 1

From the beginnning, X’s barbarous and assaultive approach to rock had them tagged as ‘punk’. Which they were, and weren’t. They were simply X. This 14-track LP has a whole stack of gems from their early, four-piece line up (Ian Krahe – guitar, Stephen Lucas – lead vocals, Ian Rilen – bass/vocals and Steve Cafiero – drums. Peter Cataunche features on guitar for the live version of ‘I Don’t Wanna Go Out’).