Swankys, The - The Rest Of Swankys Demos // Wank Sessions

The Rest Of Swankys Demos // Wank Sessions is a compilation album by Japanese noise punk band The Swankys, released in 2019 by Grave Mistake Records. The album collects early demos and sessions recorded by the band between 1982 and 1985.

The album was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its raw energy and experimental sound. Pitchfork gave the album a 7.8 out of 10, calling it "a fascinating document of a band at their most primal and unhinged."

The Swankys were a noise punk band from Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan. They were formed in 1981 and disbanded in 1988. The band's lineup consisted of vocalist/guitarist Akio Imai, bassist/vocalist Koji Ito, and drummer Takashi Ogawa.

The Swankys were one of the most influential noise punk bands in Japan. Their music was characterized by its raw energy, experimental sound, and often political lyrics. The band's influence can be heard in the music of many other noise punk bands, including Boredoms, Melt-Banana, and C.C.C.C.

The Rest Of Swankys Demos // Wank Sessions is a valuable document of one of Japan's most important noise punk bands. The album is a must-have for fans of noise punk and experimental music.