Vatican Commandos: Why Must I Follow

: For this recording, Moby (credited as "M.H.") played guitar alongside vocalist Chuck Wheat, bassist Jim Spadaccini, and drummer Chip Moody.

: While Moby was famously "kicked out" of the band after this EP, his punk roots heavily influenced his later production philosophy, where he maintained a preference for the "raw energy" and "atmosphere" of early recordings. Legacy and Reunions Vatican Commandos Why Must I Follow

Formed in 1980 in the wealthy coastal town of , the Vatican Commandos (originally named Disorder) were a foundational part of a local scene that included bands like Reflex from Pain and Violent Children. : For this recording, Moby (credited as "M

: Typical of early '80s DIY punk, the track features a "muddy" and "shoddy" production style that critics at Maximum Rocknroll described as an "intense thrash attack". : Typical of early '80s DIY punk, the

Clocking in at roughly , the song is a rapid-fire example of early American hardcore punk.