Murphy's Law - (self-titled) LP (RSD '23 color vinyl)

The manic tempos, masochistic vocals, and other hardcore signatures are toned down here to better suit the group's party message. Apolitical when compared to hard-line contemporaries like Cro-Mags and Agnostic Front, Murphy's Law shoots for an inebriated slice-of-life essence more aligned with Boston's Gang Green. The right-wing and skinhead references didn't exactly sit well with some '80s punk observers who mistakenly labeled the band as fascist. But even a casual study of "California Pipeline" and "Ilsa" reveals an allegiance contrary to the skinhead stereotype. Highlights include the Ace Frehley-inspired guitar work on Skinhead Rebel as well as the rockabilly "Wahoo Day" groove. A must-have for fans of the group and a strong recommendation for any '80s punk scholar, Murphy's Law is simply a fun ride.

Tracklist:
A1 Murphy's Law
A2 California Pipeline
A3 Sit Home & Rot
A4 Fun
A5 Beer
A6 Wahoo Day
B1 Crucial Bar-B-Q
B2 A Day In The Life
B3 Care Bear
B4 Ilsa
B5 Skinhead Rebel
B6 I Got A Right
B7 Sit Home And Rot (Bonus Track)