Dolium — The Products Of Our Own Demands And Commands (2024)

Back to where it all officially started for Rhys; as co-founder of lo-fi/post-punk/scuzz-rockers, Dolium—and to mark the 20th ANNIVERSARY of Sister 9 Recordings in 2024—the label released what has since become a critically acclaimed LTD Edition 4 CD Box Set to tell the full story!

“…fantastic post punk box set. Over seventy tracks covering the entire catalogue and some. Discover your new favourite band…” – RPM ITS A REVOLUTION

**** BOX SET PRESS QUOTES ****

“a masterpiece.. It’s a must-have for anyone who appreciates the intensity of punk rock, noise rock, and scuzz rock music. It’s a chaotic, beautiful, and powerful reminder of a band that has always been unapologetically themselves” – THOUGHTS WORDS ACTION

“From punk-rock anthems to lo-fi masterpieces, from early scuzz to dark experimental works, this collection is a testament to a band that thrived on intensity and authenticity” – JUNKYARD ROCK STORIES

“Sheffield post-punk gold…Invoking the Cramps or B52’s at Motörhead speed…gloriously debauched….not for the fainthearted but it is massive fun” – CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE

“…a visceral and authentic glimpse into a pivotal moment in UK punk history—essential listening for fans of the genre and a thrilling revival of Sheffield’s enduring punk legacy” – BACKSEAT MAFIA

“…if there’s any justice, history will recognise Dolium as underground greats” – AURAL AGGRAVATION

“…fantastic post punk box set. Over seventy tracks covering the entire catalogue and some. Discover your new favourite band…” – RPM ITS A REVOLUTION

“explosive rock energy…whimsical, chaotic, and unapologetically bold” – RIGHT CHORD MUSIC

“…driving scuzz-rock numbers like ‘Get Off On My Machine’ show why they turned rock press heads 20 years ago…” – DAILY MIRROR / DAILY EXPRESS (Garry Bushell)

In their early days, Dolium caused quite a buzz on the UK underground music scene; first in 1999/2000 with their teen-angst fuelled sonic assault on the city of Sheffield—and then some years later, when their 2004 DIY’d debut single (and the label’s first ever release under the name of Parlour 9) quickly caught the attention of BBC radio legend, John Peel. The rest, as they say, is history…

Take the journey and discover the roots of Bloodjoy with The Products Of Our Own Demands And Commands; a stunning set which includes Dolium’s entire discography (all newly remastered by Rhys himself in the S9 Studio), plus many unheard recordings, including their long-lost, unreleased third album, Brother Transistor.

The story is presented in a striking full colour booklet, featuring art and photography, as well as extensive sleeve notes by the band and their management, plus one or two surprises!