Poison Girls

The Poison Girls ( German: Gift girls) were an English anarcho-punk band.

Vi Subversa was the singer of the band, it was also the mother of two band members. The Poison Girls describe their everyday lives from an anarchist perspective. Her songs are often tinged ironic or sarcastic. Among other things, sets frontwoman Vi Subversa for a legal abortion at any time and the legalization of soft drugs a. They had numerous later anarcho-punk bands inspired.

It was founded in Brighton in 1976. The band members were friends with similar active group Crass. Many of their albums also appeared under the CRASS label.

In 1987, she broke up, to unite again in 1995. However, this was largely symbolic, since they give no more concerts and live scattered around the globe. Thus, the former lead singer lives in Spain.

Discography

• Closed Shop / Piano Lessons
• Hex
• Persons Unknown
• Chappaquiddick Bridge
• Bully Boys / Pretty Polly
• All Systems Go!
• Total exposure
• Where's the Pleasure?
• One Good Reason
• Are You Happy Now?
• I'm Not a Real Woman
• 7 Year Scratch
• Songs of Praise
• The Price of Grain
• Statement