The Oppressed
Welsh Oi! band
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The Oppressed are a Welsh Oi! band that formed in 1981 in Cardiff, Wales. Most of the band's lineups have been skinheads.
The Oppressed | |
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| Origin | Cardiff, Wales |
| Genres | Oi!, punk |
| Years active | 1981–1984, 1994–1996, 1998–2006, 2009–2016, 2020–present |
| Labels | Oppressed Records, Step-1 Music, Oi! Records, Dojo, Knockout, Insurgence Records, Captain Oi! Records |
Throughout the band's career, the members (especially vocalist Roddy Moreno) openly expressed opposition to racism and fascism[1] — in their lyrics,[2] interviews, on-stage comments and other actions. In 1989, Moreno visited New York City and met a few members of Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARP). On his return to the United Kingdom, he started promoting SHARP ideals to British skinheads.[3][4] The band has also had ties to other anti-racist groups, such as Anti-Fascist Action. Moreno is a Cardiff City F.C. supporter, and some of the band's songs express that support.
The band has split and re-formed several times, the first occasion being in 1984, after which Moreno focused on his record labels, Oi! Records and Ska Records for the remainder of the decade.[5][6]
After splitting in 2016, they re-formed in 2020 with a line-up of Roddy Moreno (vocals/guitar), fellow founder member Russell "Ducky" Payne (guitar), Che Jones (drums) and Ross Goldworthy (bass).
Discography
EPs
- Never Say Die (1983)
- Victims / Work Together (1983)
- Fuck Fascism (1995)
- 5-4-3-2-1 (1996)
- They Think Its All Over...It Is Now (1996)
- Anti-Fascist Oi! (1996)
- Best of The Oppressed Bonus 7 Inch (1996)
- "The Richard Allen Tribute Single" (1997)
- Strength In Unity (1997) [split w/Impact]
- The Noise (1997)
- Oppressed / Fatskins (1998)
- "Out on The Streets Again" (1999) [split w/Cock Sparrer]
- "Heavyweight Oi! Championshop of the World" [split w/Klasse Kriminale]
- Insurgence EP (2005)
- "Football Violence" (2008)
- 7er Jungs / The Oppressed (2010)
- Antifa Hooligans (2011)
- S.H.A.R.P. as a Razor (2011) [split w/The D Teez, The Bois]
- 2 Generations - 1 Message (2013) [split EP w/Wasted Youth]
- Blue Army (2013)
Studio and compilation albums
- Oi!Oi! Music (1984)
- Fatal Blow (1985)
- Dead & Buried (1988)
- Dead & Buried / Fatal Blow (1996)
- The Best of The Oppressed (1996)
- Music For Hooligans (1996)
- We Can Do Anything (1996)
- Live (Llanrumney Youth Club 1984) (1997)
- More Noize For The Boys (1998)
- Totally Oppressed (1999)
- Oi Singles & Rarities (2001)
- Skinhead Times 1982-1998 (double CD) (2005)
- Won't Say Sorry - The Complete Cover Story (double CD) (2005)
| Live At Crash In Freiburg : The Oppressed / Enraged Minority | Mad Butcher Records, Casual Records (4), Mangy Little Mut Records | 2013 | |
| The Oppressed / The Prowlers - Skins 'N' Punks Volume 6 | Oi! Records, Aggrobeat, Insurgence Records | 2015 | |
| Antifascist Oi! - Live And Loud!! (CD, Album) | Aggrobeat, Rusty Knife Records | ABCD040, RKR066 | 2016 |
| FCK FSCSM (This Is Anti-fascist Oi!) : The Oppressed / The Prowlers / The Bois / Enraged Minority / Camorra | Mad Butcher Records | 2018 |
DVD
- Brotherhood: The Oppressed/The Prowlers Live in Toronto - 4.30.05 (2008)