999 “Separates” 1978, UK issue. Released in the US as “High Energy Plan.” United Artists/PVC Records. The two releases differ slightly: “Tulse Hill Night” and “Out of Reach,” which appear on the UK album, are replaced by “Waiting” and “Action” on “High Energy Plan.” Also different are the covers, of particular note are the back cover photos of the band: on “Separates” the band looks ridiculously clean-cut, all smiles, collared shirts and pastel sweaters while on “High Energy Plan” they are re-packaged, looking the punk-part with studded belts, animal print vests and scowls or sneery smirks.

Classic power-pop/punk tracks: “Homicide,” “Rael Rean,” “Let’s Face It,” “Feeling Alright with the Crew,” “Crime.” 60′s/classic rock-styled rhythm mixed with more snot than snarl and catchy, clever hooks – my favorite from “Crime”

X and Y were the best of friends (of friends)
They stuck together round the awkward bends
Since the killing Y tries to find (to find)
A way to pay the guilty back in time