Generally considered a classic of the anarcho-punk era, it was followed shortly after by the Evolution EP, which was also the band's first record (bar the "Wessex '82" split) to be released on their own label.

Towards the end of the year, original bassist Grant left the band (shortly before the recording sessions for their second album) and was replaced by Phil of the Pagans.

(Bruce Treasure, Andy Gale, Grant Jackson, Trotsky and Phil Bryant all attended Kingdown Comprehensive School in Warminster, England).

The release demonstrated a notable musical development for the band, particularly with the title track - a progressive piece that took up the album's entire second side and ran for almost 17 minutes.

Subhumans broke up at the end of 1985, after recording their third album Worlds Apart, with musical differences being cited as the main reason for the split.

Lucas subsequently joined Culture Shock in 1986 and then formed the political ska punk band Citizen Fish in 1990.

The album covered several modern-day issues while moving back into the anarcho-punk genre, with its messages and general punk tune in the song.