Vatican Commandos - You're Not The Same · Top

By 1984, the band had transitioned from the raw, "muddy" thrash of their 1983 debut Hit Squad for God toward a more technical and deliberate style of hardcore.

If you're looking to own a copy, modern reissues have made this era much more accessible than the rare 1984 originals: Vatican Commandos - You're Not the Same

: This era (featuring Chuck Wheat on vocals and Mike Pollock replacing Moby on guitar) showcased "high production values" compared to their earlier 7-inches. By 1984, the band had transitioned from the

: A new reissue from Radiation Records that includes bonus tracks "Your World Is Flat" and "Morality". Just a Frisbee .

: Some purists felt the increased production value traded away the "garage-oriented" grit found on their previous EP, Just a Frisbee .