The Oppressed is a Welsh anti-fascist Oi! band that formed in 1981 in Cardiff. 

Most of the musicians in the band's various lineups were skinheads. 

Throughout the band's career, the members (especially vocalist Roddy Moreno) openly expressed opposition to racism and fascism in their lyrics, interviews, on-stage comments and other actions. 

In 1989, Moreno visited New York City and met a few members of Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARP). 

On his return to the United Kingdom, he started promoting SHARP ideals to British skinheads.

 

The band has also had ties to other anti-racist groups, such as Anti-Fascist Action. 

Moreno is a Cardiff City F.C. supporter, and some of the band's songs express that support.

 

The band has split and re-formed several times. Their more recent split was in 2006, but they re-formed in 2009, and continue performing today.

 

The Oppressed 2013 line up features, alongside Roddy Moreno on vocals and guitar, Paul Cobley on bass and Tony Kizmus on drums

 

 

Fight for your life is a compilation of the greatest hits from The Oppressed

The Uk's foremost Anti-Fascist skinhead group, still going strong after 23 years

Avid supporters of groups including Anti-Fascist Action & Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice.

Formed in 1981 Cardiff

 

 

TRACKLIST

 

01. Victims 

02. Work Together 

03. Run From You                   

04. Joe Hawkins 

05. Don't Look Back 

06. Urban Soldiers                    

07. Magistrate 

08. Ultra Violence 

09. Gun Law 

10. Riot                   

11. Government Out 

12. Fight For Your Life                    

13. Leave Me Alone 

14. Skinhead Girl 

15. Evil                    

16. We Can Do Anything 

17. Skinheads In Sta-Press                   

18. Hurry Up Harry 

19. Substitute 

20. Nazi Nightmare                   

21. BNP (Full Of Shit) 

22. Nazi Skinhead