Their first single, "Stay in Bed," on Trickey's own 1234 Records suggests that the sound of the streets is louder than ever: still full of lager, speedy guitar work, and traditional chorus-style vocals. The B-side (yep, good old 7-inch vinyl), "Die Happy," is even better: The searing guitar riff and nonstop kick drum make neo-punk contemporaries seem even more boring than they are. The group's three San Francisco dates are their only shows in the States this year. (There will be a full tour in early 1998 with the Gonads.) S.F.'s defunct street punk outfit the Reducers have reformed just to fill the opening slot. Get the braces together and polish up the boots; there won't be an oi! show this good until Thatcher comes back.
-- Robert Arriaga
The Filth F.C. play with the Workin' Stiffs Thursday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. at the Chameleon, 853 Valencia (at 19th Street). They also play with the Reducers and the Burdens Friday, Nov. 14, at 10 p.m. at the Purple Onion, 140 Columbus (at Washington); and with the Reducers and the Forgotten Monday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. at the Cocodrie, 1024 Kearny (at Broadway). Cost for each of the three shows is $5; call 643-8504.
