Originally recorded in 1984, Thee Knights Of Trashe is widely regarded as one of the finest releases from Thee Milkshakes, capturing the legendary Medway Garage outfit in typically raw and uncompromising form. With Billy Childish, Bruce Brand, John Agnew and Mickey Hampshire at the controls, the album delivers a lean, primitive blend of Garage Rock, Beat and vintage Rock 'n' Roll.
The Childish/Hampshire songwriting partnership produces a strong run of original material, from the snarling I'll Use Evil, What You've Got and Girl, It No Good through to I'm Out Of Control, Despite The Danger, You're Asking Too Much and Cassandra. Adding another dimension are three instrumental workouts: Bill's Beat, Club M.I.C. and the irresistible Green Hornet, all of which fit perfectly into the band's stripped-down, no-frills approach.
Rough, immediate and packed with character, Thee Knights Of Trashe stands as another essential document of Thee Milkshakes' contribution to the Medway Garage explosion.
