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The Ruts were one of the most exciting bands to emerge from Britain's late-'70s scene, their unique blend of raucous punk rock laced with reggae and dub is timeless. With The Clash, Sex Pistols,UK Subs, Members, 999, Buzzcocks, The Members, this band was definitely the one to go for. With massive support from John Peel (BBC DJ)they signed with Branson´s Virgin Records and released "Babylon?s Burning" (originally entitled "London's Burning") - the single was an awesome slice of Punk-Pop, hitting nails on the head that most Punk bands of the time didn't even get close to, which rocketed in summer 1979. Now 26 years later - "Babylon´s Burning" ? the charm of the Ruts lay in a feverish collision between punk and reggae, further boosted by a subliminal, pulsating groove which was the direct legacy of the rhythm section?s predilection for Rhythm.