Easterhouse – Contenders (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1989

Contenders is an LP by Easterhouse from 1989 released on the Festival Records, Rough Trade label.

About this album

Contenders is a punchy and politically charged indie rock statement from Easterhouse. Released in 1986, the album blends post-punk tension with melodic guitar lines and outspoken social commentary, giving its songs a sense of urgency that set the band apart in the mid-’80s British underground. Led by tracks such as Out On Your Own and Whistling In The Dark, it draws strength from sharp contrasts between tunefulness and agitation. The record became a touchstone for listeners drawn to socially conscious guitar music, and it remains one of Easterhouse’s most distinctive releases.

Genre: Punk & Alternative