Stinky Toys - Boozy Creed

This is 'Stinky Toys' one and only single, released on Polydor in 1977. They were one of the first French punk bands and played at the 100 club sharing the bill with bands like the Sex Pistols, the Clash. the Damned and the Buzzcocks. They did go on to release two albums but neither of them caught on and by 1979 they had split up.

This is another donation from the Paulspizzle collection, so again leave a comment and say thanks for sharing this. 'The b-side 'Driver Blues' is my favourite of the two tracks here, but 'Boozy Creed' is not far behind.

The lead singer Ellie Medeiros went on to for an electro pop due Elli et Jacno and then went solo. She also appeared in a number of French Films.

Band: Stinky Toys
Label: Polydor
Year: 1977
Tracks:
1. Boozy Creed
2, Driver Blues

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If you like this posting you can get these tracks and more from their album Plastic Faces on itunes:

Steel Pulse - Ku Klux Klan

After listening to 'Clint Eastwood' from over at John's excellent Ballistic Wax blog I decided I had to post this.

Reggae was always synonymous with punk around 1977-78. You would often see reggae support bands, and reggae music played in the intervals. Apart from there being some very good reggae songs, another reason why it was played at punk venues like 'The Roxy' was due to there being a limited availability of good quality punk songs being released.

Steel Pulse were an English band from Birmingham who were often around the punk scene and this for me is one of their best singles, 'Ku Klux Klan' has excellent lyrics and is an outstanding song. The b-side is a dub version of the same song, I was never keen on this and always felt it was a little lazy, but plenty of people really like dub, so who am I to criticize.

Band: Steel Pulse
Label: Island
Year: 1978
Tracks:
1. Ku Klux Klan
2. Ku Klux Klan (Dub)

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If you like this then you have plenty of choice, this one for their classic debut album at £3 its a bargain, you wont find the dub version on any of these albums, but obliviously Ku Klux Klan is on just about all of them:

Handsworth Revolution

If you want to sample there different types of music then try this one:

Sound System: The Island Anthology (2CD)

If you want to hear the reggae music played at the Roxy then get this one:

Dread Meets Punk Rockers Uptown: the Soundtrack to London's Legendary Roxy Club December 1976-April 1977

The Clues - No Vacancies Mini LP

'The Clues' one and only single (I believe) was this 4 track mini LP released on Insert in 1981. This is another one from 'Bruno of Brazil' and again is supposed to be rare at only 500 copies.

The Clues have been categorized as Mod or Power Pop and you can hear why. The title track 'No Vacancies' definitely fits the Mod genre, with some nice guitar and harmonies which really grow on you. The second track 'Footsteps' is my favorite track of the four, a little faster than the title track. Next up is 'Girl Of My Dream's' another sound 'power pop song, and finally 'Almost Framed' which sounds like an early 'Rolling Stones' song.

Band: The Clues
Label: Insert
Year: 1981
Tracks:
1. No Vacancies
2. Footsteps
3. Girl Of My Dreams
4. Almost Framed

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Rikki and the Last Days Of Earth - City Of The Damned

This was Rikki and the last Days Of Earth's second single. released on DJM records at the end of 1977. This donation came from two different people nearly at the same time, so a thanks to Andre Ijsselstijn for the rip and a thanks again to PaulSpizzle (again) for another rip and the cover pictures.

'City of the Damned' sounds like the early John Foxx incarnation of Ultravox!. Rikki's vocal are a little theatrical (listen to their third single 'Loaded' on ASFM). but I like it. The b-side 'Victimized' is not as good as the a-side, but it's still not bad.

So leave a comment and tell ASFm what you think and also leave a thanks you to Andre and Paul.

Band: Rikki and the Last Days of Earth
Label: DJM
Year: 1977
Tracks:
1. City Of The Damned
2. Victimized

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White Boy - Sagittarius Bumper.Sticker

Another donation from Bruce Rhodes and another one I have never heard of. This is 'White Boy's' debut single 'Sagittarius Bumper Sticker'. White Boy were from Washington DC and consisted of Mr Ott and Jake Whipp (rumored to be father and son group, does anyone know?) and was touted as the second punk record to come out of Washington. This single had multiple printings, but this one is the first print and was limited to only a 1000 copies.

This is one of Bruce's favorites from 1977, and I wasn't sure at first, but after a couple of plays it has started to grow on me. The a-side 'Sagittarius Bumper Sticker' is the stand out track. The b-side 'I Could Puke' made me laugh out loud at the ridiculous lyrics, and you know what this one is beginning to grow on me even more as I'm playing it now. This single had multiple releases, and if you follow this link you can see some of the less than complimentary reviews of their music. The Third track 'Disco Elephant' is only a few seconds long and has been left on the end of 'I Could Puke' so keep listening, although theres not much to talk about actually.

So try it out and leave a comment on what you think of 'White Boy'.

Band: White Boy
Label: Doodley Squat
Year: 1977
Tracks:
1. Sagittarius Bumper Sticker
2. I Could Puke
3. Disco Elephant

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Honey Bane - Guilty

Honey Bane's second solo single and a big genre move from her debut EP. This has Honey groaning away at the beginning (and the end) and then moves into a much more commercial sound with a nice little guitar riff, although it takes a few plays to grow on you.

The b-side 'Guilty Dub' has even more groaning, and considering I have never been a real fan of dub this one doesn't work for me.

The cover also came in a yellow variant.

Etchings on both sides of this one, on the a-side we have "Bonne and Clyde Part 2 " and on the b-side we have "They got you in the end". Also has on the a-side " A Porky Prime Cut".

Artist: Honey Bane
Label: HB
Year: 1980
Tracks:
1. Guilty
2. Guilty Dub

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The Poles - C.N.Tower

'The Poles' were from Toronto and the a-side title track gives a clue, with the C.N. Tower being the largest free standing building in the world and situated in, guess where? Toronto, Canada. This was their one and only single, released on Nimbus records in 1977.

For some reason this record had a good circulation in the UK, this donation came from the Bruce Rhodes collection, I guess directly from Canada, as my copy has an import sticker on the front (see scans). 'C.N. Tower' is the pick of the two for me, which is more punk than the b-side 'Prime Time'.

Bruce has also provided a link of 'The Poles' live footage, just follow the link.

So leave a comment and thank Bruce and tell us what you think of 'The Poles'?

Band: The Poles
Label: Nimbus
Year: 1977
Tracks:
1. C.N. Tower
2. Prime Time

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Killing Joke - Almost Red 12"

This is 'Killing Joke's' debut single, a 12" four track EP, which was very different to their later material, a blend of electronic and post punk sounds to come up with something different for its time.

The first track 'Almost Red' nearly fools you into thinking it's 'Donna Summers' disco classic 'I Feel Love' with the repetitive synthesizer sound, but then the guitar and 'Jaz Coleman's' vocals enter and you know it's something different, for me this is one of 'Killing Joke's' best tracks. Next up is 'Nervous System' which starts of sounding like 'Gang Of Four' and then again the vocals enter and you know it's not. 'Are You Receiving Me' is the third track and this starts to sound a bit more like the 'Killing Joke' that most people will know. The final track 'Turn To red' is a dub track which is the weakest of the four. Note that 'Turn To Red' has runout that just keep going on for ever, so I have faded it out in this case.

Band: Killing Joke
Label: Malicious Damage/Island
Year: 1979
Tracks:
1. Almost Red
2. Nervous System
3. Are You Receiving
4. Turn To Red

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If you like this you will have to buy a couple of albums to get all four of these tracks:
This one is reasonable if you want to hear tracks from across their releases (Only Turn to Red is on this one).

Laugh I Nearly Bought One

Fad Gadget - Back To Nature

Fad Gadet's (aka the late Frank Tovey) debut single was this dark but brilliant single 'Back To Nature' released on the legendary Mute label. This for me is more superior to many of the sparse and cold electronic records released around this era, it has a big sound to it, as if it's from a film soundtrack, how he got that sound from a synthesizer is outstanding.

The b-side 'The Box' is also good, but 'Back To Nature' is the stand out track. Fad Gadget released a number of decent singles such as 'Ricky's hand' and 'Fireside Favourites', but for me this release was his finest moment.

Try it out, and leave a comment to say what you think.

There is one etching on the b-side 'No Comment'.

Band: Fad Gadget
Label: Mute
Year: 1979
Tracks:
1. Back To Nature
2. The Box

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if you like this then your in luck, if you want to know everything about Fad Gadget then go for this:

Frank Tovey - Fad Gadget [2dvd+ 2cd]

If you just want to sample the best of then try this:

The Best of Fad Gadget

Tonight - Drummer Man

This was 'Tonight's' debut single, which got to number #14 in the UK national charts. Believed to be the first band labeled as 'Power Pop', personally I'm not into all this labeling of music but it's sometimes difficult to avoid. This was another band that if you were into 'real' punk you weren't supposed to like, but I always liked 'Drummer Man' and is easily the stand out track here, however the b-side 'Stroll On By' is also a catchy little (power pop) song.

No picture sleeve with my copy I'm afraid, so you will have to do with just the single, unless anyone has a scan.

They orgianlly planned to release an album to follow this single but it never happened. But if you visit their site you will see it may be released sometime this year. If you want to know more about Tonight then follow this link.

Band: Tonight
Label: TOS Records
Year: 1978
Tracks:
1. Drummer Man
2. Stroll On By

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One On The Clapometer - Seven Inch l.p.

A real little gem here from PaulSpizzle, and a personal one as well, considering Paul was in the band.

All of the band members were from 'Prestatyn High' and the band was originally called 'The Officially Unnoticed'. They practiced at 'Prestatyn Town FC' changing rooms on a Thursday night, and later changed their name to 'Thursday Night Is Music Night'.

The band members were orginally Paul E Mer (Paulspizzle), Muss (Mark Jones) and Duggie (John Douglas) who left fairly soon, then came along Stephen Hughes on steam powered organ, followed by brothers Steve and later on Tim Roberts. Unfortunately Paul was replaced due to musical differences (Paul liked the Lurkers (didn't we all), UK subs, etc. and the rest of the band preferred Joy Division)

So what about the music, well track 1 'As Time Goes By' is a cover of an old forties jazz song by 'Dooley Wilson' which I cannot imagine whose idea it was to cover this, but they have covered it brilliantly and for me it is the stand out track(for those of you who may not know the orignal I have included it, so you can hear why this was a strange cover - this song also has famous clips from Bogart e.g. Of all the gin joints in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine" but unfortunately they are not in the cover).
The other three tracks you can clearly hear the bands influence from Joy Division and the Fall, especially 'Long Term Investment' which is my next favourite track. Interestingly 'Mystery Car' was played by John Peel but for me is the weaker track of the four. Obviously there were a few other people who like this as the ep also made 'Sounds' obscurest charts

So what do you think of One On The Claopometer?, leave a comment and tell ASFM.

Band: One On The Claopometer
Label: Beaky Trout
Year: 1980
Tracks:
1. As Time Goes By
2. Long term Investment
3. Mystery Car
4. Hip Sounds From the Orthopedic Ward

Mystery Track:
Singer: Dooley Wilson
Label: United Artists
Year: 1943
Tracks:
1. As Time Goes By

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Lines - White Night

Bruce Rhodes is back with another excellent donation, so if you like this then leave a comment and thank him. This is one of those tracks that for me, on the first play it grabbed me. I want to tell you who they sound like and why it's so good, but I can't pin that sound down, have a listen and leave a comment if you can answer that question.

'White Night' is the stand out track here with excellent guitar and vocals, the b-side 'Barbican' is an instrumental (well until the very end it is) which is also very good.

Band: Lines
Label: Illegal Records
Year: 1978
Tracks:
1. White Night
2. Barbican

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If you like the Lines then follow this link to Acute Records and try out this latest release:

Stiff Little Fingers - At The Edge

Stiff little Fingers fifth single was 'At The edge' and in my opinion it was five perfect songs in a row. This single could of effortlessly sat on their brilliant debut album 'Inflammable Material (see link below). The b-side consists of two live encores which each song 'Running Bear' and 'White Christmas' are 50/50 in terms of a standard rock cover/then a punk cover, both recorded live at Troon & Aberdeen in 1979.

I love the comic book art cover, which now reminds me of an episode of 'Heroes'.


Band: Stiff Little Fingers
Label: Chrysalis
Year: 1980
Tracks:
1. At The Edge
2. Silly Encores: Running Bear
3. Silly Encores: White Christmas

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If you want all their singles (b-sides as well) then get this:

All the Best

If you want their best albums then get these two, they are classics:

Inflammable Material

and

Nobody's Heroes

The Orson Family - Presents 3 Epics

Sometimes this blogging stuff is really spooky, I was ripping todays post, and in between that and scanning the cover, I decided to do a quick tour of my favourite blogs, my first stop was The Twilight Zone, and guess what I found an Orson Family posting.

One reason why this is great news is that I don;t have to write anything about them as it's all over at the Twilight Zone, so follow this link (Check out Sunday 11th May) to find out all about the Orson Family and to hear another song by them.

Three great tracks here (or epics as per the cover), 'Heartbeat' is like a brilliant track with Buddy Holly like vocals. 'You Shake My Soul' is the stand out track (but only just) this sounds more like the Cramps and I love it. '(Be My) Ball and Chain' is a different sound, most probably the weakest but still great. So leave a comment and tell ASFM which one you prefer.

Nice little etching on the b-side "Somewhere Gene is smiling". I assume they mean Vincent, does anyone know.

Band: The Orson Family
Label: Orson Enterprises
Year: 1983
Tracks:
1. Heartbeat
2. You Shake My Soul
3. (Be My) Ball and Chain

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Ruby Trax - The NME's Roaring Forty

A temporary stray from punk and new wave singles with this tripple CD that was avaialble only through the NME, and if I remember right the profit went to charity the Spastic Society. The CD consists of 40 covers songs by different bands.

I beleive this is no longer commerncially available and has got some real gems on it.

The picks for me are the excellent cover of the Rolling Stones 'Little Red Rooster' by The Jesus and Mary Chain, although being a big JMC fan, and in my eyes they can do no wrong, covering the excellent orignal was a risk.

A cover of Lonnie Donnegan's 'Cumberland Gap' turns a classic skiffle track into a real rocking tune.

The Shadows 'Apache'covered brillaintly by the 'Sensless Things.

Listening to Teenage Fanclub you would think that this song had been written for them, the cover of Bob Dylans 'Mr Tambourine Man' which was made more famous by the Byrds, has been reclaimed by 'The Fannies'

I know I shouldnt but I love Rod Stewarts 'Maggie May' but Blur have done a sterling job recreating it in their own style.

Any version of Enio Morricombes 'The Good, The Bad and the Ugly' is good in my books. and Johnny Marr doesn't let us down. I love this song, and if you like it check out the Pogues verision as well as the chart topping version by Hugo Montenegros Orchestra.

You can never get enough of the Fall, and again Mark E Smith has made the Legend of Xandadu his own.

Last recommendaiton is the ridiculous (but expected) version of Veienna by Vic Reeves, this one should make you smile.

So which track do you like best, leave a comment.

Disc 1

1. Coz I Love You -The Wonder Stuff
2. When Will I See You Again - Billy Bragg
3. Little Red Rooster - The Jesus and Mary Chain
4. Atomic - The Misson
5. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - The Fatima Mansions
6. Stranger In Paradise - St Etienne
7. Cumberland Gap - The Wedding Present
8. (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice - Aztec Camera / Andy Fairweather Low
9. Show You The Way To Go - Danni Minouge
10. Where Do You Go To My Lovely? - Welfare Heroine
11. Bad Moon Rising - Blue Aeropalces
12. Apache - Sensless Things
13. Mr Tambourine Man - Teenage Fanclub

Disc 2

1. Another Brick In The Wall - Carter USM
2. Maggie May -Blur
3. Ashes To Ashes - Tears For Fears
4. Rock Your Baby - The House Of Love
5. I'm A Believer - Frank and Walters
6. Shaddap A Your Face - EMF
7. Brass In Pocket - Suede
8. Ring My Bell - Tori Amos
9. Lady Madonna - Kingmaker
10. Like A Prayer - Marc Almond
11. Don't You Want Me? The Farm
12. I've Never Been To Me - Ned's Atomic Dustbin
13. My Sweet Lord - Boy George

Disc 3
1. Voodoo Chilee - Jesus Jones
2. Sunny Afternoon - Bob Geldolf
3. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly - Johnny Marr & Billy Duffy
4. Down Down - Cud
5. Legend Of Xanadu - The Fall
6. Secret Love - Sinead O'Conner
7. World Without Love - World Party
8. Tainted Love - Inspiral Carpets
9. Baby Come Back - Electric Music
10. The Model - Ride
11. Vienna - Vic Reeves
12. Go Now - Tin Machine
13. I Feel Love - Curve
14. Suicide Is Painless - Manic Street Preacher

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As this CD was meant for charity, if you download it, why not make a donnation to the Spastic Society?

Disco Zombies - Drums Over London

And yet another one from PaulSpizzle, and another little gem. I love 'Drums Over London' a great riff, with a great simple catchy chorus, which for me makes this the standout track. The b-side 'Heartbeat Love' is still good, but just doesn't quite have the edge for me.

This single came out in a fold out sleeve in a few colours as can be seen by the scans.

Band: Disco Zombies
Label: South Circular
Year: 1979
1. Drums Over London
2. Heartbeat Love

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if you like this they did produce a few more singles, although I don't think these are readily available anywhere other than the original vinyls. if anyone knows otherwise then leave a comment.

The Pistons - Solitary Reality

This is what ASFM is all about, finding new music that I (and I hope for you as well) have never heard of. Another gem from PaulSpizzle, so once again leave your thanks in the comment for sharing another ultra rare punk classic.

All we know about this band is whats on the label and the insert (all in the pictures). The Pistons were from Northwich, Cheshire. The band consisted of (left to right in the picture) Tony Argent on vocals, Miff on Drums and Dave Gone on Bass. I'm guessing this was their one and only single, released on Humdrum records in 1981. If anyone knows any different or anything else then please leave a comment (could this be the one that stumps Worthless Trash and 45 Revolutions?)

Two tracks on the x-side we have 'Solitary Reality' which is a good old fashioned punk song, but the y-side has the better (in my opinion) track 'Hyper Active', a simple but catchy tune, which is just what I like.

Band: The Pistons
Label: Humdrum Records
Year: 1981
Tracks:
1. Solitary Reality
2. Hyper Active

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Again I can't find anything else to recommend on the Pistons, but of anyone does know if any compilations that are still available then leave a comment

The Boomtown Rats - Mary Of The 4th Form

Another band a bit like 'The Radio Stars', that if you were a punk you were not supposed to like. But confession time now, although I didn't admit it at the time, I did buy all of their early singles and loved them.

The reason I am posting this is for the b-side 'Do The Rat', even though everyone knows 'Mary Of The 4th Form' is the standout track. The only place you can get 'Do The Rat' is on the iTunes version of 'Tonic For the Troops' their second album which is a shorter version of this the original and therefore doesn't have the ridiculous beginning and the excellent ending, try it and see what you think. You will notice that on the cover 'Mary of The 4th form ' is an alternative version, which was not on the original release of their debut album, but has now been added.

Does anyone remeber the video as well?, haven't seen it for years, but I know I used to like it.

So come on, who else is going to admit that they liked the Boomtown Rats? Leave a comment and tell us what your favourite song was.

Band: The Boomtown Rats
Label: Ensign
Year: 1977
Tracks:
1. Mary Of The 4th Form
2. Do The Rat

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If you like this then buy their debut album and get both versions of 'Mary Of The 4th Form ' plus their debut single 'Lookin' After No1' plus more:

The Boomtown Rats

or if you want the singles then get this at £3 you can't really go wrong:

Loudmouth - The Best Of Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats

Pauline Murray and the Storm - Holocaust

This one is definitely for Pauline Murray completists, and be warned this is not like her other material, this is more dance/electronic.

There are two sides to this 12", one with Pauline Murray and the Storm, and on the other side Pauline Murray and the Saint, I don't know what the difference is, does anyone know out there?

For me 'Holocaust' is the best track, even though this is not my genre of music, and I admit I bought it just because it was Pauline Murray, so i was very surprised when I played it. So try it out and leave a comment to say what you think of it.

Band: Pauline Murray and the Storm
Label: Polestar
Year: 1984
Tracks:
1. Holocaust
Band: Pauline Murray and the Saint
Tracks:
1. Don't Give Up
2. Aversion

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If you do like this, I can't find anything else out there to recommend, does anyone know if there is any other material available?

The B-52's - Rock Lobster

I know some people are thinking, why has he posted this? It being such a famous single from such a famous band, and of course everyone will have this, won't they?

After all these years of owning this records, I read a posting on The Post Punk Progressive Party (follow the link to see posting) saying that both sides of this single were rerecorded for their album. I dug my copy out and sure enough they were, and even better I think these versions surpass the ones on the album (even though the tracks on the album are still excellent).

This version of 'Rock Lobster' sounds more raw and less polished than the album version, it sounds like someone is beating a tin, in this version and I love it. It's still got the brilliant ending with the Kate and Cindy making all the weird noises as Fred shouts out "there goes a Dog Fish, Chased by a Cat Fish". Brilliant stuff. The b-side 52 girls is again another more raw sounding song, so if you love the B-52's you will also love these versions.

It's interesting now looking at the back cover, where you can see the beehive haircuts weren't in place yet, but not long after this they created the looks to go with the B-52's sound.

Band: The B-52's
Label: BMI Boo-Fant Tunes
Year: 1978
Tracks:
1. Rock Lobster
2. 52 Girls

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If you like this then I can't believe you haven't got this, but if you haven't go and get it now, it also has the excellent 'Planet Claire', only a £5 bargain:

B-52's

and one other brilliant album, their second album, you have to get even if its just for 'Give Me Back My Man':

Wild Planet

Crisis - Alienation

This was 'Crisis' final single, a double a-side which was released in 1981 after they had split up. Both songs were old favorites which were recorded for a John Peel session in November 1978. The line up for this recording was: Phrazer on vocals, Tony Wakeford on Bass and Vocals, Lester Jones on lead guitar and vocals, Doug Pearce on Rhythm guitar and vocals and the Cleaner on Drums.

Both tracks are classic 'Crisis'. 'Alienation' is the standout track for me, with 'Bruckwood Hospital' a very close second.

The single also included a paper insert (see scans) with details on the bands members both for this recording
and the the next Crisis incarnation with Dexter on lead vocals, who also sang backing vocals for this single.

Some interesting etching on this one, apart from 'A Porky Prime Cut' on both sides, on the a-side 'Now For Death In June' which was the band that Doug Pearce and Tony wakeford formed after 'Crisis'. On the aa-side 'For The Effects'.

Band: Crisis
Label: Ardkor Records
Year: 1981
Tracks:
1. Alienation
2. Bruckwood Hospital

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Alternators - No Answers

Another rare gem from 'Bruno of Brazil', I found one site selling this for £600. 'Alternators' debut single 'No Answers' was released in 1978 on NRG records. Apart from that I know bugger all, so I'll leave it to James (Worthless Trash) or Steve (45 Revolutions) to fill the gaps.

Thanks to Matek from Poland for the scan.

Both of these tracks are classics, 'No Answers' builds up and you think its gonna be guitars, and then a brilliant organ riff (that reminds me of some naff record in the early 70's, does anyone know what it is?), but as the guitars and vocals come back it somehow turns into a excellent song. The b-side 'Kid Don't Know' is another excellent song, that has a similar riff but much faster to AD1984 'The Russians are Coming' (another question which one was released first?). The more you play this the more they grow on you.

Band: Alternators
Label: NRG
Year: 1978
Tracks:
1. No Answers
2. Kid Don't Know

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The Red Lights - Never Wanna Leave

'Never Wanna Leave' (both versions) has always been one of my all time favourite songs. First up is the more well known version from excellent 'The Farewell To The Roxy album', this is a real 'Punk' classic, and one that you just can't help singing along to. The song is all about living in a sewer and being friends with rats, I love it.

Their next release was their debut single which in my opinion is an even better version, with the harmonica and piano it sounds much more commercial (but still excellent) and could easily be played on any radio station. With the right airplay this could of (and should of) been a hit, but it looks as though it will continue to be a rarity (only 500 copies of the single) to be listened by people into the more obscure punk sounds. I love the way it fades out and back at the end of the song.

The b-side 'Seventeen' is very different and if you follow an earlier posting of this single on Worhless Trash I have to agree with one of the comments that believes it sounds like early Springsteen. Listening to this and then the 'Farewell to the Roxy' you would never know that it is the same band.

Band: The Red Lights
Label: Lightning Records,Free Range
Year: 1977,1978
Tracks:
1. Never Wanna Leave (Live from Farewell To The Roxy)
2. Never Wanna Leave (single a-side)
3. Seventeen (single b-side)

Ripped from an anonymous glorious scratched vinyl:
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If you like the live version go out and buy this brilliant album now:

Farewell to the Roxy

Victimize - Baby Buyer

Another donation from Paulspizzle, so leave a comment and thank him for submitting this little gem. Originally named 'Red alert and the Rejects' from Wales (Barry) and formed in 1976, changed their name to Victimize in 1978 and released 'Baby Buyer as their debut single.

Baby Buyer was refused radio airplay due to the lyrics, and 'Hi Rising Failure' was played instead, which in my opinion was the better of the two tracks a