Sore Throat - I Dunno

Sore Throat were a decent live band, who released three good singles, and one album, and then appeared to disappear. This is their debut single, of which "Complex" the b-side is the best track, I love the lyrics (eight years later, I'm a pervert maybe now they'll see), my only complaint would be that it is a little too long (5 mins+). Each of their singles are very different, I will post some more later.

This is definitely new wave, so if you looking for some Punk don't bother with this one. As usual with New Wave bands they tended to be more musically accomplished and Sore Throat met that criteria.

Also in-line with this period you will see bands trying to be witty or humorous on the covers or labels. This one was released on "Hub Cap Records" as "Spin 1".

Band: Sore Throat
Label: Hubcap Records
Year: 1978
Tracks:
1. I Dunno
2. Complex


Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl

Sore Throat - Zombie Rock

The second single from 'Sore Throat' and quite different from their first (see earlier post). 'Zombie Rock' will have you 'bopping' around and singing along, this is a mix of new wave, horror and Rock 'n' Roll.

'I Don't Wanna Go Home' the b-side is also brilliant, this could of been a double a-side, but in my opinion 'Zombie Rock' steals the day.

So which one do you prefer? Leave a comment, and let us know.



Band: Sore Throat
Label: Albion
Year: 1978
Tracks:
1. Zombie Rock
2. I Don't Wanna Go Home

Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl:

Sore Throat - Kam-I-Kaz-E Kid

Sore Throat's third single and most probably the (very good) first attempt at getting national airplay. A real catchy song, even if the lyrics and cover are a little morbid. It's about a 23 year old girl who jumped from the observation deck of the Empire State building and lands on a sedan (cover picture) on West 33rd Street.

Sore Throat were always a very musically accomplished band (check out their first two singles here and here - or use the label in the side bar) and good fun to go and see.

I always had a soft spot for them and rate all of their songs. 'Kam-I-Kaz-E Kid' is the stand out track for me, although Crack Down is a bit poppy but grows on you.

The lyrics are on the back so as usual a high resolution scan included to let you sing along, I also found a full page advert for this single in an old copy of 'Sounds', another high resolution scan included. There was a press release with this but I can't find my copy, does anyone still have one?

Band: Sore Throat
Label: Hurricane Records
Year: 1979
Tracks:
1. Kam-I-Kaz-E Kid
2. Crack Down

Ripped from very scratched vinyl

If you like this they did release an album 'Sooner Than You Think', but your going to have to try and track that down as none of their material appears to be on general availability.