The Slits haven't release a record in 25 years, and it's been 30 since their debut album Cut hit shelves. They have been playing around though since 2006, doing reunion shows to remind people why they are one of the most important girl punk bands ever. Like most reunions, though, the current Slits do not feature all of the original members. It's actually only two of them, Ari Up and Tessa Pollit, who are joined by Hollie Cook (daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook), Anna Schlute, and Adele Wilson.
But now it's time to get down to business and release a new record and see if people will give in to the mania yet again. The Slits' forthcoming record Trapped Animal will make its debut October 6 on Narnack Records. On Trapped Animal, The Slits continue in their old ways with songs about politics and feminism, according to a press release, with their title track about "how the conveniences that surround us in today's modern world have also trapped us," as well as “Pay Rent,” which "focuses on the everyday struggle artists face trying to pay the bills through their art" and the "sexually charged" “Lazy Slam.” Fans will get a sneak peak of what the record has to offer in August, when the track "Ask Ma" will be issued as a single.
Also in the fall, The Slits will see the release of a book about the group, titled Typical Girls? The Story Of The Slits, which was written by Zoe Street Howe. Now all they need is a movie, and they will be bigger than The Beatles!!
Trapped Animal tracklisting:
1. Ask Ma
2. Lazy Slam
3. Pay Rent
4. Reject
5. Trapped Animals
6. Issues
7. Peer Pressure
8. Partner From Hell
9. Babylon
10. Cry Baby
11. Reggae Gypsy
12. Be It
13. Cant Relate
14. Had A Day
