The band’s name is a nod to the Rahsaan Roland Kirk album Rip, Rig and Panic , which immediately signals their jazz influences. But this wasn't smooth jazz. This was punk-funk-jazz-noise.
Attitude has had a tumultuous history regarding reissues. For years, the album was out of print on vinyl. While CD reissues have appeared sporadically (often bundled with their debut God ), they frequently go out of stock. This scarcity drives listeners to the grey market of file sharing
And if you find it? Don't hoard it. Un-RAR it. Listen to "The Blue Blue Ocean" at maximum volume. Then re-upload it. Because attitude isn't just an album title—it’s the only force that keeps forgotten genius alive in the digital age.
For enthusiasts of the early 80s avant-garde scene, the search for represents a quest for one of the most eclectic and "honed" moments in post-punk history. Released in 1983 as the band's third and final studio effort, Attitude captures a unique intersection of free jazz, funk, and soulful pop that has maintained a dedicated cult following for decades. The Evolution of Rip Rig + Panic
