The first of the pair of records representing Cock Sparrer's re-emergence amidst the madness of the 1990s punk rock boom, Guilty as Charged stands as a testament to the timelessness of the Cock Sparrer sound, as these punk rock originators staked their claim to show the new generation how it's done. On Guilty as Charged, the band's playing is in fine form, and the lyrics display the same exhilarating, anthemic spirit that built the band's reputation, as seen on tracks like "Roads To Freedom." At the same time, the band's winking, wry sense of humour shines through, never more than when they provide a tongue-in-cheek sequel to one of their all-time classics in the form of "I Fit Central Heating (Working Pt 2).
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