Step Off

Limited pink vinyl colored vinyl LP pressing of this 2002 release including digital download. Pumping their way out of the South Bronx of New York in the early '80s, this rhythm and dance-punk outfit made unforgettable funk that was also unusually rooted in post-punk. This powerhouse of raw and cutting edge music ultimately made them ahead of their time. ESG enjoyed success sharing stages with PiL and Gang Of Four and have been heavily sampled as many musicians including TLC, Wu-Tang Clan, Beastie Boys and Liars. This is band-approved reissue of Step Off includes artwork from award nominated illustrator Hannah Alice, who recently gained critical praise for her work on the Bert Jansch reissue of Avocet. "ESG's fusion of sweet soul and punk attitude with an intuitive understanding of dance music remains."-The Guardian. "This is still funk with an alien otherworldliness the likes of which George Clinton never envisioned, stripped to it's barest essentials for maximum impact." - All Music. "ESG are as cool as ever." The Guardian.