White Rider

gift for someone else, no complaints from them.

every track on this cd is awesome , if this, cd could have been mastered in todays 24 bit it would be even better ,i cant believe listening to this cd in 2013.it sounds like something i would write after seeing the way the u.s.is headed in the ,last 5 years,what ian was writing back in1990 is exactly the way the u.s. is heading iin the last five.may you rest in peace and thank you ian for writing songs about your feelings,and not about what might sell on mainstream leftwing liberal obsenity laced urban hip hop music stations, they think it is aone way street but i only hope there is more people like ian out there ,and this cd is only one of his great cds,check out ,after the fire and blood and honor.god bless ,your comrade cousin.

outstanding wn rock from the leading band in the genre. a must for anyone concerned about western civilisation and the perils it faces. a light in the darkness.

Below is a brief history of Skrewdriver...Skrewdriver were a rock band formed by Ian Stuart Donaldson in Poulton-le-Fylde, England in 1976. Beginning as a non-political, non-racist punk rock/Oi! band, Skrewdriver evolved into the most prominent neo-Nazi rock band in the world. Their original line-up split in January 1979 and Donaldson reformed the band with different musicians in 1982. The new version of the band played a leading role in the Rock Against Communism movement.Ian Stuart Donaldson, formerly of the cover band Tumbling Dice, formed Skrewdriver as a punk rock band in Poulton-le-Fylde in 1976. At first, Skrewdriver sported a punk appearance, but they later changed their image to a skinhead look. In 1978, Donaldson moved to Manchester, where he recruited guitarist Glenn Jones and drummer Martin Smith. With Kevin MacKay on bass, this lineup toured extensively and built a strong following, but certain venues were reluctant to book the band because of their reputation as a violent skinhead band. Suggs, before joining Madness, had been a roadie for Skrewdriver in 1978. Performing largely for a skinhead audience, the first versions of the band released one album and two singles on Chiswick Records. Skrewdriver briefly adopted a rocker/biker-influenced look around the time they released the Built Up Knocked Down EP (1979).Donaldson resurrected the band name Skrewdriver in 1982 with a new band line-up. Although the original band had a minor reputation for attracting violence at their concerts (Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof was reportedly knocked unconscious by a friend of Donaldson who believed that Skrewdriver's sound had been sabotaged), they did not openly support any political ideology or organization.The reformed Skrewdriver eventually became openly supportive of far right white nationalist groups, after a lengthy period of publicly denying such support. The band released the White Power single in 1983 and their second album, Hail the New Dawn, in 1984. Although both Skrewdriver and the band Sham 69 had skinhead followings and racist fans early in their careers, Sham 69 denounced racism and performed at Rock Against Racism concerts. Donaldson eventually aligned himself with neo-Nazism, saying: "I would describe myself as a British National Socialist, not a German one, and so don't think I'm at odds with British patriots." The band became associated with the National Front and British National Party, raising funds for them (and affiliated organizations) through the White Noise record label. They released records on Rock-O-Rama, a label that became known for far-right sympathies. Skrewdriver was instrumental in setting up Blood & Honour, a neo-Nazi music promotion network.Some members of the original Skrewdriver line-up objected strongly to the new direction in which Donaldson took the band. Roger Armstrong of Chiswick Records said:It is a shame that the name was dragged through the gutter like that. The other three guys in the band were really pissed off too. Grinny the drummer came from solid northern socialist stock... When they made records for us Ian Stuart showed no signs of fascism. The skinhead image was a — maybe in hindsight misconceived — fashion thing. It was cooked up by a bunch of us, including the band's then-management and the photographer Peter Kodik.However, John "Grinny" Grinton later stated in an interview that he had no problem with the new Skrewdriver, and that he became a member of the National Front along with Donaldson.Donaldson died on 24 September 1993 following a car crash. His death catalyzed the demise of Skrewdriver, and had a strong impact in the white power rock scene. John "Grinny" Grinton died from cancer in June 2005.White Rider is the fourth album by British white power rock band Skrewdriver, released in 1987. All of the songs were written by Ian Stuart Donaldson.This is considered to be their finest album, and it is. The music and vocals are excellent, despite their political views, the message is true and strong, if you actually listen to the words...Compared to the many bands to be spawned from the "white pride" movement, Skrewdriver is the best, and is the pedestal all others strive to achieve! Skrewdriver was an awesome band!

I'll begin by stating the obvious. SKREWDRIVER ain't for all tastes. Now admittedly, I'm not particularly sympathetic to the SKREWDRIVER political creed, but despite this fact, I still find their albums to be among the GREATEST Skinhead/Oi records ever recorded. "White Rider" is no exception. Picking up right where "Hail the New Dawn" and "Blood & Honour" left off, Ian and the boys kick out some major street jams. It's weird because even though I really don't dig the racial aspect of things here, I can't help but sing along to tunes like "White Warriors" and the super moody and dark classic "The Snow Fell". Bottom line: SKREWDRIVER rank in my mind as the BEST Skinhead/Oi group of all time(albeit tied with BLITZ, 4-SKINS, LAST RESORT, THE BUSINESS, and ANGELIC UPSTARTS...oh yeah, and of course BRUTAL ATTACK). It's too bad so many so-called "open-minded" punks get so close-minded and reactionary whenever they hear a band that they disagree with. Lighten up and pop on a CONFLICT or CRASS LP if your liberal sensibilities are truly so insulted. Meanwhile I'll be enjoying me SKREWDRIVER with a grain of sand firmly in mind.... And remember, freedom of speech is granted to all, not just those whom you agree with!!!! Just think, Ebay won't even allow SKREWDRIVER albums to be sold on their site. Fascism anyone? Where's the ACLU when you need 'em....