Scars

The Marks formed in Scotland – Bobby Ruler (vocals), Paul Analysis (guitar), John Mackie (bass) and Calumn Mackay (drums) – evolved out of Edinburgh’s later 70s punk milieu. Early live performances were enthusiastic instead of accomplished, disclosing the group’s youthfulness, however they steadily asserted a competence and personality. ‘Adultery’, released within the town’s Fast Item label, demonstrated an undoubted understand of melody, and in 1981 the Marks were authorized to Charisma Information’ short-lived Pre subsidiary. Writer! Author! was a fantastic artwork/punk selection, but this extremely promising collection was the group’s last recording, plus they split up immediately after its release.