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Intense Degree – Peel Sessions – Compact Disc

Intense Degree, a band known for their fast-paced, energetic grindcore and hardcore punk music, participated in John Peel’s revered BBC Radio 1 sessions, which are instrumental in showcasing a wide variety of music styles and bands. Their Peel Sessions, recorded in the late 1980s, captured the essence of their fierce and aggressive musical style.

During their Peel Session, Intense Degree played a set that exemplified their raw power and speed, key characteristics of both grindcore and hardcore genres. The sessions included tracks performed in quick succession, featuring blasting beats, rapid-fire guitar riffs, and shouted vocals, all trademarks of the band’s style.

John Peel Sessions were known for their high-quality recording standards and for providing a platform for bands to reach a wider audience. For Intense Degree, this was an opportunity to solidify their presence in the underground music scene and to broadcast their intense, politically charged messages to a broader listenership.

Tracks from these sessions appeal particularly to fans of hardcore punk and grindcore, offering a pristine example of the band’s live energy and raw aesthetic. These recordings are not only a testament to the band’s ferocity and musical prowess but also a piece of the larger history of punk and hardcore movements in the UK, preserved through John Peel’s legacy.

Dutch East India Records

Song List
Hangin’ On
Vagrants
Skate-Bored
Intense Degree
All The Guys
Daydreams
Take No Chances
Future Shock
Politician
Allegiance
Bursting