Easily one of Toronto's most important punk bands. They are often considered Toronto's first hardcore band. They were a band that started out in the punk scene and started playing faster. They were totally committed to DIY ethics and were heavily behind the Rock Against Racism scene. This first casseete release features one live track "Freedom Fighter" recorded in September 1981, "National Security" and "Rich Kid" recorded in May 1981, and the rest of it recorded in April 1982. The Young Lions were comprised of Mike McCurdy on guitars and vocals, Phil Cochrane on guitar, Chris Genest on bass, and Steve Kuzell on drums. The songs found on this cassette are:
1. We Wanna Riot
2. National Security
3. Defy the State
4. Rich Kid
5. Young Amerika
6. Royal Killers
7. Made in England
8. Freedom Fighter
9. Gutter Rat Blues
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