: The record famously includes a poem by beat-punk poet Earl, titled "What a Day," signaling the band's willingness to push beyond standard hardcore tropes. ⚖️ The Critical Verdict
: A new reissue from Radiation Records that includes bonus tracks "Your World Is Flat" and "Morality". Vatican Commandos - You're Not the Same
: Some purists felt the increased production value traded away the "garage-oriented" grit found on their previous EP, Just a Frisbee . : The record famously includes a poem by
: This era (featuring Chuck Wheat on vocals and Mike Pollock replacing Moby on guitar) showcased "high production values" compared to their earlier 7-inches. : This era (featuring Chuck Wheat on vocals
Vatican Commandos—the Darien, Connecticut, hardcore outfit best known for featuring a teenage on guitar—released their most polished and "musical" work with the 1984 12-inch EP Point Me to the End .
If you're looking to own a copy, modern reissues have made this era much more accessible than the rare 1984 originals:
By 1984, the band had transitioned from the raw, "muddy" thrash of their 1983 debut Hit Squad for God toward a more technical and deliberate style of hardcore.