{"id":28434,"date":"2026-05-13T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=28434"},"modified":"2026-05-12T21:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:01:58","slug":"cyanide-pills-singled-out-damaged-goods-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=28434","title":{"rendered":"Cyanide Pills \u2013 \u2018Singled Out\u2019 (Damaged Goods Records)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cyanide Pills could be the greatest punk band in the world; they\u2019re surely the greatest punk band to drag their arses outta Leeds. A self-proclaimed \u201cgang of cunts from a desolate land\u201d consisting of Phil Privilage on vocals, Sy Pinkeye on guitar, Alex Arson on another guitar, Alarick on bass and Chris Wrist beating the drums. These lively lads from Leeds have been exciting audiences across Europe and beyond for the past 17 years, and with 5 albums under their studded belts and a whole bunch of single releases, it\u2019s about time they released a greatest (s)hits record, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, here you go, you lucky fuckers! Here\u2019s a tasty treat courtesy of Damaged Goods for ya. \u2018Singled Out\u2019 is all their 7\u201d releases and the corresponding B sides (plus a couple of new unreleased singles) on double vinyl and shiny CD. That\u2019s 33 tracks to devour. Are you excited yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should be, just check out that track list. The A sides are worth the entry price alone. Spikey, power pop-infused punky goodness with buzzsaw guitars and choruses to die for, that is the signature Cyanide Pills sound, and they\u2019ve got the songs in spades. From The Clash meets The Toy Dolls sound of debut single \u2018Break It Up\u2019 to the pogoing power pop of newbies \u2018Amalia\u2019 and \u2018Second Best\u2019, it\u2019s a wild and melodic ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll laugh along at the tongue-in-cheek lyricism, from the tale of forbidden love that is \u2018Suicide Bomber\u2019 to the political diatribe of \u2018Government\u2019, the band remain confidently relevant and humorous in equal measures. You may even ponder if Johnny Thunders did actually live in Leeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights include the killer earworm \u2018Conquer The World\u2019, the ridiculously catchy \u2018Big Mistake\u2019 and recent single \u2018Hope You\u2019re Having Fun\u2019. Songs that prove this band ages like a fine red wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then we get to the really tasty stuff. If you\u2019re a fan, but like me don\u2019t collect 7\u201d records, disc 2 is the place to begin. \u2018Mail Order Bride\u2019 and \u2018Stick Em Up\u2019 were on the flip side of the debut single, and to be fair, either of them could have been the chosen A side. High energy punk n\u2019 roll with distorted riffs and choruses that most bands would die for. Elsewhere, the standouts are plentiful. For me, the ska-infused \u2018Lock Me Up\u2019, the Green Day-esque \u2018Hooked On You\u2019, and the 70\u2019s glitter stomp of \u2018I\u2019m Celebrating\u2019 are winners. These songs go a long way to show Cyanide Pills B-sides stand tall against the A-sides. And just wait until you hear \u2018My Mind\u2019s On Strike\u2019, the flip side of the upcoming new single \u2018Amalia\u2019. With a verse that pummels the senses and a killer gang vocal chorus, it\u2019s up there with their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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