The EP Think Before It's Too Late was released in December 2024 as a collector's edition 10" vinyl, with 300 black and 300 colored copies. This release marks the reappearance of the historic Greek punk band Stress — or as they call themselves here, De Stress — after years of absence.
The EP includes five tracks, which are a mix of revamped versions of older compositions and creative covers. Although the material comes mainly from the 1980s, it is presented here with a new production aesthetic that incorporates contemporary elements without betraying its roots.
Re-releases of this type often risk becoming mere exercises in nostalgia. However, Stress manages to strike a balance between authenticity and evolution, breathing new life into old material.
The EP includes:
Τρεις (3) επανηχογραφήσεις κλασικών κομματιών των Stress
Ο ήχος του EP χαρακτηρίζεται από τη συνύπαρξη punk και reggae/ska/dub στοιχείων — ένα πάντρεμα που τιμά την κοινή ιστορία των ιδιωμάτων, αλλά και την εξελίσσει. Η παραγωγή είναι καθαρή, με έμφαση στη λεπτομέρεια: μπάσο, τύμπανα, κιθάρες, πλήκτρα και φωνητικά διατηρούν τη δική τους ταυτότητα χωρίς να χάνονται μέσα στο σύνολο.
The choice of the 10″ format and the elegant design of the vinyl underline the intention to create a collectible, high-quality release. The existence of both black and colored editions reinforces the EP's character as a tribute object, not just a means of reproduction.
Think Before It's Too Late balances between the past and the present, without getting stuck on either one. It doesn't try to "reinvent" Stress, but to show that they're evolving—and staying alive.
For old friends of the band and Greek punk/ska/dub music, this is a meaningful comeback. For younger listeners, it is an opportunity to discover a scene with depth and see how the past can coexist creatively with the present.
**find the Album here:Underground Tales Records
