The Three Johns cult and Mekons fans lapped this up when it came out, but it was only available in America as an import still is, as far as I know and sank without a trace. Too bad, as it was one of the best records of 1986. Track Listing. The Three Johns are Jon Langford co-founder of the Mekons, John Hyatt, and Phillip John Brennan. They formed in the wake. of the marriage of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer, in 1981. The trio of Johns produced a string of socialist-minded singles and an LP about cannibalism before splitting up. Since 2012 theyve played sporadically throughout the UK. more more. Album 1986 10 Songs. More By The Three Johns. See jigsaw puzzles for free Home. The Three Johns. World By Storm, 1986. Sold Down the River, 04:11. Demon Drink, 03:20. Johnny the Perfect Son, 03:32. Torches of Liberty, 05:25. Atom Drum Bop, 04:10. Death of the European, 04:08. The Ship That Died of Shame, 05:05. The World By Storm, 04:12. The Three Johns were an English post-punkindie rock band formed in 1981 in Leeds, England, originally consisting of guitarist Jon Langford co-founder of the Mekons, vocalist John Hyatt and bassist Phillip John Brennan, augmented by a drum machine. The band initially formed just before the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer, and their first gig was to be part of a Funk the Wedding event, but they were refused permission to play because they were drunk. They signed to CNT Records in. The World By Storm appears on the following albums by The Three Johns: The World By Storm track 10 this album 1986. Not enough data Average Rating n n m av m n m AV where: av trimmed mean average rating an item has currently received. AV the site mean average rating. Listen free to The Three Johns The World By Storm Sold Down the River, King Car and more. 10 tracks 39:33. Or consider a donation More Albums. View All. Atom Bop Drop. Contributions By. tha138. Become a Donor Donor badge, no ads more benefits. 2020 Rhapsody International Inc. The Three Johns - Torches Of Liberty , also released as a 7 single in 1988