Thee Headcoatees - Ballad Of The Insolent Pup

The snarling, swaggering spirit of the Medway scene is alive and well on The Ballad of the Insolent Pup — one of Thee Headcoatees’ finest and fiercest outings. Originally released in the 1990s on Vinyl Japan, this album captures Billy Childish’s legendary girl-group protégées at full throttle, dishing out their trademark blend of fuzzed-out garage rock, biting wit, and infectious harmonies.

Led by Holly Golightly, Kyra Rubella, Biddy Bubble, and Ludella Black, Thee Headcoatees transform every track into a perfect mix of raw energy and irreverent charm. Equal parts tough and playful, The Ballad of the Insolent Pup is loaded with the kind of stripped-down rock ’n’ roll that defined the Medway sound — catchy, lo-fi, and bursting with personality. There’s no gloss here, just grit, groove, and a sense of fun that never fades.

This red vinyl reissue brings the long-lost classic roaring back for a new generation of garage devotees and vinyl collectors. Whether you’re discovering Thee Headcoatees for the first time or revisiting their gloriously unrefined brilliance, The Ballad of the Insolent Pup is an essential spin — pure attitude pressed in wax.