From Dunfermline Scotland

The ACTIVES were actually born of frustrated roadies and followers of "The ALTERNATIVE" in
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland in December '81. The Alternative shared their practice pad,
instruments and social life with the Acives, indeed the original Actives guitarist, Dougie,
joined the Alternative in mid '82. A number of support gigs with the Alternative followed
but it soon became apparent both bands were playing to different sections of the punk audience.
Difference of opinions, especially over lyrical content, saw the Actives being asked to leave
the shared practice pad in late '82.

A high degree of musical mediocrity fused with an uncontrolled desire to play very loud and very
fast led to a publishing contract deal in 1982 with ex "MENACE" member Charlie Casey.
A record deal followed in early '83. Two months later the single 'Riot' was released.

A frenzy of live support gigs followed with "PATROL", "The ADICTS", "The THREATS", "ABRASIVE WHEELS"
and "The EXPLOITED". The only cloud on the horizon was the recording of the album, 'Kick It Down',
which was mixed by an uninterestedold shit of a hippy - giving the album the unique sound of
shouting a lot whilst your mum is vacuuming directly behind you.
(Putting the punk back into rock maaan!)
The much more musically satisfying (and last) single "Wait & See" was released late '83.

In early '84 the singer, Lewis, left the band and the ex "Alternative" member, Rice, joined on lead vocals.
A number of demo tapes followed but no further records were
released. Local gigs followed, especially memorable was a support slot with the "TOY DOLLS".

Rice left the band in '85. The ex manager, Sconey, then took on the mantle of singer.
Further demo tapes were made but the band eventually called it a day in late '87.


Where are they now?

Lewis (vocals) - last seen Dunfermline bumming free beer at Budgie's house
Budgie (bass) - last seen Dunfermline talking about how well his tomatoes were doing this year
Kirky (drums) - last sighted Japan
Rice (vocals) - often seen in America and at punk gigs especially around females
Sconey (vocals/manager) - last sighted Canada
Wee Bill (roadie) - last sighted Volunteer Arms pub, Inverkeithing



(Liner notes from the 'REACTIVATED' LP)

Discography:

Riot 7"
QUIET RECORDS 1983
QS 001

Side A:
Riot
Out Of Control

Side B:
Life
Attack
Pints Of special

Kick It Down LP
QUIET RECORDS 1983
???

Kick It Down
All Of My Life
Anti-Revolution
Classless Hero
Obsession
Shoot
Street Warfare
The Pack
Warzone
Western Light

Wait And See 12"
QUIET RECORDS 1983
QST 004

Side A:
Actives
I Don't Need
Side B:
Words
Wait And See

Wait And See 7"
BOOTLEG
QST 004

Side A:
Actives
I Don't Need
Side B:
Words
Wait And See

Reactivated LP
INTIMIDATION RECORDS 2002
INT 08

Side A:
Berlin
Warzone
So You Think
The Boys Are Going Out Tonight
Western Night
Kick It Down
Destroy
Classless Hero
Riot
Side B:
Crucify
G.B.H.
Teenage Killers
Police Oppression
Duffy & The Millford Crew
I Hate The Klingons
Fuck The Tories
Dunfy Boys


The Testpressing was made in 50 handnumbered copies

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Live In Leeds tape
This was NOT recorded in Leeds at all

Tracks:
Intro
Fading Fast
All Of My Life
Name The Demon
Step Forward, Speak Out
Wait And See
Village Of The Damned
A.C.T.I.V.E.S.
Night Caller
Warzone
Animal Farm
Rice Goes To The Bar
Dunfy Boys
Road Safety Song
Pints Of Special
Rodney And The Banger
Kick It Down