Culture Shock (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 in Warminster, Wiltshire, England |
| Founder | Dick Lucas |
| Defunct | 1989 (initially) |
| Fate | Reformed in 2013 |
| Headquarters | Warminster , England |
| Products | Ska punk music, studio albums |
Culture Shock is a ska punk ensemble originating from Warminster, Wiltshire, England, established in 1986 by Dick Lucas, who was previously associated with the Subhumans.
Band history
Throughout their career, Culture Shock played numerous live shows, including many appearances at free festivals. They issued six studio albums under the Bluurg label. The lyrical content crafted by Lucas addressed themes such as animal rights, the conflict in Northern Ireland, warfare, and societal isolation, often conveying messages of optimism and empowerment.
The group ceased activities in 1989 as Bill and Nige chose to focus on family life. Subsequently, Lucas collaborated with Jasper Pattison—Culture Shock’s bassist on their last album—and two former members of the Subhumans to create Citizen Fish. Nigel Johnston passed away in 1993.
Reformation
Interest in the band was revived following the 2012 release of the Everything compilation CD. In 2013, Culture Shock reunited with most of the original members, with Alex Gordon (from Citizen Fish) stepping in for Nigel Johnston on guitar.
Members
- Dick Lucas – lead vocals
- Bill – drums
- Jasper Pattison – bass guitar
- Alex Gordon – guitar
Former members
- Paul Taylor – bass guitar on Go Wild and Onwards & Upwards
- Nigel Johnston – guitar and vocals
Albums
- Go Wild (1986), Fish 18
- Onwards & Upwards (1988), Fish 20
- All the Time! (1989), Fish 23
- Attention Span (2016)
- The Humanity Show (2018)
- Mandemic (2021)
Compilation albums
- Everything (3CD/MP3) (2012), Fish 51
Cassette-only releases
- "Living History" (demo) (April 1986), Bluurg Tapes 66
- "Live at the Fish", Earth Zone
- "Reality Stop No.44" (demo) (December 1986), Bluurg Tapes 71
- Hot and Sweaty (live compilation), Bluurg Tapes 79
Compilation appearances
- Crisis Point EP
- Stonehenge EP
- Open Mind Surgery LP
- Travellers Aid Trust (2LP & CD), Flicknife