i am slowly getting into that expanded universe that is the integrity back catalogue. after i got the more recent works spinning on my turntable, what better way to get deeper into the subject matter than to reach out for their first proper releases that is the 'in contrast of sin' 7". when i ordered the latest h2o record at per koro, i didn't hestitate to add this gem.
organized crime records is treating us very good with their numerous and lovely produced re-presses of classic integrity releases. this one is no exception. originally released by victory records in 1990, organized crime didn't change much with this re-pressing. the labels of the vinyl got revised and some subtle details of cover and insert, which i won't bother to point out. others have done before and better.
musically this is pretty good stuff. of course you have to set some lower standards when it comes to the sound and you're used to today's clean productions, but i really like it. with every recording you have to consider the time it was made. the songs are raw and full of energy. i like it better than the newer stuff i know of the band. check out the whole ep here.
for this re-press the inner side of the cover was given some interesting liner-notes by aaron melnick, instead of artwork of former re-pressings. a nice touch as i am a fan of those written words by band members or persons involved in the production process. love the little oc-advertisment sheet, gives it a real old-school feel. all in all this was a lovely surprise as i didn't thought this would be that good. i am excited to get more older stuff of integ. organized crime records. 2013.
