Bullshit Detector, issued June 2023 on Crass Records, revives the anarcho-punk compilation series originally issued between 1980 and 1984 by Crass themselves. These 25 tracks gather raw demo tapes and rough recordings submitted to the band, often mastered directly to vinyl with minimal production. The result is a document of punk’s DIY spirit, where unpolished sound quality reflects urgency over polish—a principle Crass embraced, as noted in their sleeve remarks on Volume 3: “Don't expect music when the melody is anger, when the message sings defiance.” The series title nods to the Clash’s “Garageland,” connecting these underground voices to the wider British punk canon. Noteworthy is the inclusion of early recordings by bands like Napalm Death (on the original third volume), highlighting the compilation’s role as a platform for emergent acts. Among the varied selections, “We Are You” stands out as a featured track, encapsulating the confrontational drive of the collection. Bullshit Detector remains a vital artifact for those tracing punk’s unvarnished lineage and its uncompromising message.

Bullshit Detector, issued June 2023 on Crass Records, revives the anarcho-punk compilation series originally issued between 1980 and 1984 by Crass themselves. These 25 tracks gather raw demo tapes and rough recordings submitted to the band, often mastered directly to vinyl with minimal production. The result is a document of punk’s DIY spirit, where unpolished sound quality reflects urgency over polish—a principle Crass embraced, as noted in their sleeve remarks on Volume 3: “Don't expect music when the melody is anger, when the message sings defiance.” The series title nods to the Clash’s “Garageland,” connecting these underground voices to the wider British punk canon. Noteworthy is the inclusion of early recordings by bands like Napalm Death (on the original third volume), highlighting the compilation’s role as a platform for emergent acts. Among the varied selections, “We Are You” stands out as a featured track, encapsulating the confrontational drive of the collection. Bullshit Detector remains a vital artifact for those tracing punk’s unvarnished lineage and its uncompromising message.