Barse was a punk rock band from Stanley in the North East of England, noted for its '77 sound. The guitarist and vocalist Gary 'Gash' Brown died in December 2006.[1]

Barse
Also known asBarse 77
OriginStanley, County Durham
GenresPunk
Years active1997–2006
LabelsHell's Tone Records, Rapid Pulse Records, Savage Amusement
Past membersGash Flaps, Andy Anxiety, Jeff Rats, Wayne Damage

The band's releases received critical acclaim from Maximumrocknroll,[2] AMP and Noise.fi.[3]

Discography edit

Albums edit

  • Negative Reaction (CD, 2000, Savage Amusement)
  • They Said it Couldn't Happen Here... and it Didn't! (LP / CD, 2002, Hell's Tone Records)
  • If You Can't Fuck 'Em, Cut Em Up! (CD, 2007, Hell's Tone Records)

Compilations edit

  • Singles and Rarities (CD, 2008, Hell's Tone Records

EPs edit

  • Hardcore Pissing Stories (Tape, 2001, self-released)
  • Split with Heartburns (7" vinyl, 2006, Hell's Tone Records)

Singles edit

  • "Council Estate" (7" vinyl, 2002, Rapid Pulse Records)
  • "Better Be Ready" (7" vinyl, 2003, Hell's Tone Records)

References edit

  1. ^ "Gash Brown obituary". Negative Reaction (7). 2007.
    - "Gary 'Gash' Brown - Barse". Punk Rocker. 2007.
  2. ^ "Review of 'Council Estate' by Barse". Maximumrocknroll (237). 2003.
    - "Review of 'They Said It Couldn't Happen Here… And It Didn't' by Barse". Maximumrocknroll (239). 2003.
  3. ^ "Levyarvostelut: Barse / The Heartburns - Split". Noise.fi.