Ski Patrol

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Ski Patrol
New - 12 - ETB-001
Sealed 1984 12" EP. Ski Patrol was a post-punk band from London, formed in 1979 and active until 1981. Their discography does not include a full-length studio album released during their original tenure. Instead, Ski Patrol is primarily known for a series of influential singles such as "Agent Orange," "Cut," and "Version of a Life," which gained traction in the UK independent music scene. The band's music often reflected colder, darker moods and drew influence from contemporaries like Joy Division and Gang of Four, with lyrics tackling social and political issues. Over time, their limited output attracted cult status among post-punk enthusiasts, especially given the band's short-lived activity and members' later involvement in groups like Fad Gadget and Folk Devils. The most prominent collection of Ski Patrol's material is the compilation "Versions Of A Life (Recordings 1979-1981)," released by Acute Records in 2014. This anthology gathers their single releases, live tracks, and previously unreleased recordings, providing a comprehensive overview of their creative period. The collection was well-received for highlighting the band's sharp guitar work, tense rhythms, and evocative lyricism, qualities that have ensured Ski Patrol's place in post-punk history despite their brief existence. The compilation allowed a new generation of listeners to appreciate the band's contributions, repositioning Ski Patrol as a significant, if underappreciated, voice from the genre's formative years. more