The Defects Defective Breakdown LP is the legendary 1982 debut album from the Belfast Northern Ireland punk band, originally released on WXYZ Records as a UK Indie Chart Top 10 hit. This Defects LP captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit of Belfast's punk scene during the height of The Troubles, with uncompromising politically-charged lyrics and driving punk rhythms that became anthems for youth discontent and anti-establishment sentiment. Features the Indie Chart hit singles Survival and Suspicious Minds, plus essential cuts including Dance, 20th Century, Deprived, Killer On The Streets, Bitch, the title track Defective Breakdown, Conscription, Casualty, We Don't Care, Head On Collision, and Metal Walls. The Defects were formed in 1978 with vocalist Ian Buck Murdock and influenced by The Clash, Sex Pistols, and local Belfast punk heroes Rudi and The Outcasts. More melodic than typical UK82 hardcore - with hooks and even melody slipping past the UK82 security, drawing comparisons to American bands like the Adolescents and Channel 3 as much as their British contemporaries. Essential listening for fans of UK82 punk, Northern Irish punk, Belfast punk, political punk, and the foundational early 80s UK and Irish punk sound.