The Slits’ sound and attitude became increasingly experimental and

The Slits’ sound and attitude became increasingly experimental and avant-garde during the early 1980s, when they formed an alliance with Bristol post-punk band the Pop Group , sharing drummer Bruce Smith and releasing a joint single, ” In the Beginning There Was Rhythm / Where There’s a Will… ” ( Y Records ). This was followed by an untitled compilation album of mostly homemade demos and live performances from before the release of Cut . The band toured widely and released their second studio album, Return of the Giant Slits , before breaking up in early 1982. Ari Up went on to be part of the New Age Steppers .