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: The band’s first releases were on the indie label Pregnant Nun Records, later becoming "holy grail" items for hardcore collectors. "Why Must I Follow?": The Track Breakdown

: Typical of early '80s DIY punk, the track features a "muddy" and "shoddy" production style that critics at Maximum Rocknroll described as an "intense thrash attack". Vatican Commandos Why Must I Follow

Formed in 1980 in the wealthy coastal town of , the Vatican Commandos (originally named Disorder) were a foundational part of a local scene that included bands like Reflex from Pain and Violent Children. : The band’s first releases were on the

: The lyrics, written by Chip Moody with music by Jim Spadaccini, channel classic punk defiance against societal norms and blind obedience. Vatican Commandos Why Must I Follow