"Common thread" was the third album released by Germany's legendary hardcore punk band the SPERMBIRDS. Originally released in 1990, "Common Thread" has been digitally remastered and also contains the tracks from the bands "Joe" EP as a bonus. Hailing from Kaiserslauten and featuring ex US serviceman Lee Hollis on vocals, SPERMBIRDS delivered fast and furious punk rock influenced by US hardcore bands such as BLACK FLAG, MINOR THREAT, 7 SECONDS and ANGRY SAMOANS.