Jeffrey Lewis’s *12 Crass Songs* takes the incendiary anarcho-punk anthems of Crass (1978–84) and reframes them with wit, warmth and clarity. Originally released in 2007, this LP has become the most sought-after item in his catalogue.
Where Crass’s originals spat rage, Lewis calmly delivers the lyrics with a folk sensibility, exposing their sharp intelligence and surprising melodic potential. Critics hailed it as a revelation: Rolling Stone called it “weird… but downright inspiring”, The Guardian praised its ability to “transform abrasive harangues into lush, tuneful folk”, while MOJO simply declared it “quite brilliant”.
A cult figure from New York’s antifolk movement, Lewis is both comic-book artist and musician, known for blending lo-fi punk, cracked folk and deadpan humour. His work has appeared on Rough Trade, Moshi Moshi and Don Giovanni Records, and he remains a singular voice on the global underground circuit.
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