# Lack Of Knowledge – Sirens Are Back
Lack Of Knowledge emerged from the post-punk and punk landscape of the mid-1980s, bringing a raw, aggressive edge to the evolving rock scene. With their 1985 release "Sirens Are Back" on the Corpus Christi label, the band established themselves as purveyors of uncompromising punk-influenced rock music that drew from both the explosive energy of punk and the darker atmospherics of post-punk.
"Sirens Are Back" showcases a band fully committed to their confrontational sound. The album opens with "Danger To Life," an immediate statement of intent that sets the album's aggressive tone. Standout tracks like "Born Leader" and "Tank Trap" demonstrate the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within their punishing sonic framework, while "Flame Thrower" on the A-side delivers some of the album's most intense moments. The instrumental title and conceptual weight of tracks like "The Bunker" and "State Of Being" reveal a band equally interested in building atmospheric tension as they are in delivering straightforward punk assault.
The B-side maintains this intensity with closer "Weapons Range" bringing the album full circle thematically. Songs like "Crash Barrier" and "Disaster Level" sustain the record's unflinching approach to subject matter and sound. Throughout "Sirens Are Back," Lack Of Knowledge balances punk's DIY ethos and accessibility with post-punk's willingness to experiment, creating a record that feels both visceral and thoughtfully constructed. For vinyl collectors seeking authentic 1980s punk-rock aggression, this remains an essential addition.
