Released on 20 October 2012 to coincide with Christchurch’s Never Mind Punkfest, III is the third 7″ from Wellington d-beat crust punks Rogernomix. Recorded by Vanya Vitali at Scumbag College in Rongotai, it delivers the band’s trademark raging, politically charged d-beat in the Scandinavian tradition of Anti-Cimex and Totalitar, with songs that rarely pass the two-minute mark.
The lyrics take aim at the political and social scene of 2012: “Right to Crime” argues that crime is a valid response when a system rests on fiscal stagnation, “Anonymous” swipes at Kim Dotcom and the corruption allegations around his donations to John Banks’ Auckland mayoral campaign, “Beaten With A Flag” (Golden Dawn) warns of fascism’s rise in hard economic times, “Tasered Mum” confronts police brutality, “Woman’s Monthly Sickness” skewers Employers and Manufacturers Association chairman Alasdair Thompson for blaming women’s lower productivity on menstruation, and “No Static” fires shots at the now-defunct Hamilton bar Static and its owner.
The cover art by Hannah Salmon depicts the staged “cup of tea” meeting between National and ACT at an Epsom cafe, where John Banks’ seat was secured. It shows the four band members alongside Kim Dotcom, tying the artwork back to the record’s themes.
| Released | 2012, October 20 |
| Label | Always Never Fun |
| Formats | 7″/ DL |
| Recorded | Scumbag College |
| Producer | Vanya Vitali |
| Engineer | Vanya Vitali |
| Cover art | Daily Secretion |
