Long overdue collection from this British Blues/R&B/Rock outfit, who formed in the late '70s. While their contemporaries were busy following the New Wave and Punk trends, The Inmates created sweaty R&B and Rock similar to early Stones and, of course, Dr. Feelgood. Dirty Water (the collection) leads off with their interpretation of the Standells classic 'Dirty Water' which they virtually made their own. From that point onwards, the band's energy and grittiness makes this set of singles and album tracks and extremely worthwhile compilation. .25 tracks. 2001.