The fourth proper album from Medways finest chaos merchants ARMITAGE SHANKS who formed in Snodland, Kent in early 1991 and are good mates of Billy Childish. They released their first single "(Do You Want Some Fuckin') Shirts Off (Or What)" with Childish on Vocals in early 1993, they became the regular support band for all THEE HEADCOATS London shows at the now legendary Wild Western Room in Archway. They recorded and mixed their debut album "Takin' The Piss" in three and a half hours at Toe Rag Studios, Mr Childish twiddled the knobs while they drunk excessively. A fantastic album, still one of the best albums ever on DG. From there on they were joined by Liam Watson from Toe Rag on Bass and there was no stopping them, playing to over 20 people ... read more