Subhumans Preview

In case anyone was unaware, the Subhumans will be visiting Boston this evening to play the Middle East Downstairs. I wanted to take this opportunity to enlighten anyone who isn't aware of them as to who they are and why it's absolutely worth it to come out and see them on a Wednesday night.

The Subhumans were founded in Wiltshire, England in the year 1980. For those of you keeping score at home, that means it has been 31 years since they first came on the scene. Although they weren't active for the entirety of that time, it's pretty damn remarkable that they're still alive, let alone playing shows.

Vocalist Dick Lucas

The Subhumans have a staunchly anarchist political view, and LP's like "The Day the Country Died" and "From the Cradle to the Grave" are established anarcho-punk classics. Although the band has only released one album between 1998 and now, they have remained a touring entity and have produced a live album and live DVD.

One of the most impressive things to me about the Subs is that they have a spotless record as far as punk goes. They have only released albums on indie labels and continue to play local venues and support independent music. They're a group that generally goes about things the right way (they're actually a DIY group!), and their live show is amazing. If you live within 25 miles of Cambridge, there is no excuse to miss them tonight.