Showing posts with label Pinpoint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pinpoint. Show all posts

Tuesday, 5 August 2014

Pinpoint - Richmond

Arturo (formerly of the Lurkers) formed a new band called 'Pinpoint' and this was their debut single.

In my opinion this single was excellent and 'Pinpoint' were also a pretty good live band. The b-side 'Love Substitute' is OK, but the a-side 'Richmond' is outstanding.

They did release a further two singles (of which I have) and an album, which I don't (and I would be interested in hearing if anyone out there has it).

Band: Pinpoint
Label: Albion
Year: 1979
Tracks:
1. Richmond
2. Love Substitute


Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl

Pinpoint - Waking Up To Morning

Pinpoints second single is very different to their debut 'Richmond' (follow link for earlier posting). For the a-side 'Waking Up To Morning' gone is the punk sound and replaced with something more like a speeded up Depeche Mode. The b-side 'Floods and Trickles' is back to the old Pinpoint sound.

Both sides, even though they are very different work for me. I have always liked Pinpoint and thought that they were underrated. I did used to go and see them a lot so maybe there is some sentimental link, but listening to them today, they still sound good. Which one do you like best? Leave a comment (I think I might be able to guess)

The sleeve was a fold out poster which I have scanned out in full and left a high resolution copy in the download. The single also gave a lyric insert also included with the scans.

For old memories a few scans of the Pinpoint badges as well

Band: Pinpoint
Label: Albion
Year: 1980
Tracks:
1. Waking Up To Morning
2. Floods & Trickles
Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl:


Someone should collect their singles and album and release them, anyone out there?

Pinpoint - Yo - Yo

Pinpoint's final single 'Yo- Yo' is excellent in my opinion. A number of people have commented that their first single 'Richmond' is their best, and I would agree, but I still love this one. Both sides of this single were on their debut and only album 'Third State.

So now you have heard all three, what's your favourite track? (excluding Richmond, coz that just too obvious)

Band: Pinpoint
Label: Albion
Year: 1980
Tracks:
1. Yo - Yo
2. Drowning In The Wave Of Life (Instrumental Version)

Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl:

If you like then buy their album:
Third State
Third State