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Melbourne’s Civic released their debut EP, New Vietnam, originally in 2018 via Anti Fade Records. It was this EP that caught the attention of Flightless Records (King Gizzard) for their 2021 full-length Future Forecast, which, with their ATO partnership, made its way to the States.

This new reissue, New Vietnam And Singles, marks the first time the EP is released on vinyl in the US. In addition to the original seven tracks, this album features several 7″ releases and a special new version of “New Vietnam” recorded live from 3PBS (Melbourne radio).

If you’ve never heard of Civic or their debut EP, then the real gem here is the first seven tracks. The EP still represents some of the rawest and most energetic punk rock that the band has released to date. The band’s earlier recordings have a much more hardcore root, reminiscent of Circle Jerks and Black Flag.

The second half of this new release includes the four tracks from the Those Who No EP (2018) and the two songs found on the Selling, Sucking, Blackmail, Bribes 7″ (2019). These tracks actually reflect more of the direction that Civic's full-length albums take and do not have such a hardcore edge. They provide a good balance and highlight the full range of the band.

New Vietnam is a must-listen for fans of old-school punk rock. It’s a refreshingly honest and uncompromising EP that delivers on all fronts. The additional seven tracks certainly add value if you don’t already have them in your collection, giving this reissue a nice runtime of 38 rocking minutes. If Civic is new to you today, this reissue is the perfect introduction.

Tracklist:
New Vietnam EP
A1 Nuclear Son
A2 New Vietnam
A3 Satellites
A4 Street Machine Dream
A5 Call The Doctor
A6 Shackled Man
A7 Burning Steel
Singles
B1 Flick The Station
B2 Pleasure
B3 Heat
B4 Needle In The Camel's Eye
B5 Selling, Sucking, Blackmail, Bribes
B6 Velvet Casino
B7 New Vietnam (Live)