V/A - Underground PunkRock From The Vaults 2024

Today, one more fantastic Compilation, and I've already mentioned the Shout It Out Loud label, which could be considered as a second Redrum and perhaps it's headed in that direction, I hope so. At least it once again presents rare gems from obscure Punk stuff from the Western world. Bands that will likely be unknown to most collectors, but are ultimately well worth a listen, and the record itself is impressive. Fourteen bands with their rare and hard-to-find songs, originally released on 7Inches, covering the period from 1979 to 1983. All songs have been specially remastered for this vinyl reissue to bring back the original, uncompromising feeling. Liner notes and cover art are printed on the back of the record. Let's hope the guys don't get tired and continue to make such rare treasures accessible; I'm thrilled, you are, and so every Punk in every conceivable place in our beautiful world.

1.(I Don’t Know) Who She Is - STRANGE WAYS

2.A Cruise - BRUKUKU

3.Anarchy - WOZO

4.Catch Yourself Talking To Yourself - NU-CLEAR ENERGY

5.Dead Girls - THE ROMFORD STOMPERS

6.Do Or Die Situation - OVENMEN

7.Fear Of God - MOHAWK MIKE & LEPCIS MAGNA

8.Hazel - THE HAEMORRHOIDS

9.I Don’t Want To Discuss That - THE SHOWBIZ KIDS

10.Lesbian Boy - GARY QUAZAR

11.N.Y.C. - THREE LEEZ

12.Out Of Control - THE STEROIDS

13.Slot In The Dark - HUMAN MOTIVES

14.The Collector - THE RELATIVES

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NEWTOWN NEUROTICS - The Punk Collection 2001

I remember it well when I bought this CD; it was summer 2012 in Berlin. I was visiting good friends with my then-girlfriend (R.I.P. my love) and we went to an EA80 concert at SO36 which was fantastic (some nice photos exist) ... ah yes... the past is sometimes beautiful... We arrived in the city timely and had plenty of it, so we looked for record stores and interesting places to chill out a bit. That time it was the European Football Championship, and we watched some matches in different bars. I can say, this was one of my best times of my life, and it's no secret, because a year ago today I had one just like this, at precisely this hour... but things changed unexpectedly... so how it goes. I know why, but not everything was wrong. - So you know from which great band I'm talking about.: Formed in 1979 the Newtown Neurotics are one of the most under rated but essential Punk combos. Hailing from Harlow in Essex, a postwar new town designed to alleviate London housing shortages (hence the band’s Name) the Newtown Neurotics apparently became a big deal in the town in Punk’s second wave, though in truth they never really broke through to national recognition, tending to play second or third on the bill to bigger names. No one at any point suggests it might be because lead singer and songwriter Steve Drewett sported very Roger Daltrey-ish big hair, at a time when such stylings were a Punk anathema, or that their band name was a tad ungainly compared to their peers; Drewett getting a No 1 crop and the band dropping the “Newtown” bit were good moves, though possibly a little too late to make a drastic difference. This twenty-three awesome track Fucker includes all of the debut LP by the Newtown Neurotics which hit No.6 in the Independent Chart when first issued in late 1983, also features the Hypocrite, When The Oil Runs Out, Kick Out The Tories, Licensing Hours, Blitzkrieg Bop and Suzi singles pretty much everything the band recorded before changing their name to the Neurotics. One of the most powerful political orientated Punkrock trios that ever graced the boards. I see myself in every song, as if I were a member and had written the songs myself, at least some of them, absolutely irreplaceable. And remember: "Do unto others as you would do unto yourself because what you du unto others will be done to you!"

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THE DOLE - New Wave Love 7'' 1978

Damn good two-song 7Inch that also belongs in this theater and I'm somehow in an upbeat mood, the prospect of having five days off boosts my vibes. Talkin' about the Dole, a five piece which formed in Peterborough anno 1977 and consisted of Ian (vocals), Simon (guitar), Matt (bass), Paul (drums), Peter (keyboards) and this is their only piece, released via the small independent The Ultimate Record Label. The A-side is a superb love song which I have rarely heard, an absolute must for all lovers and those who live in harmonious relationships. It has nothing to do with fucking Christmas that I chose this particular record; no, no, a beautiful song doesn't need any reasons, you have to do it, not just talk about it. The flip is no less awful; if I understand correctly, it's about a judge who is an asshole, a nasty human, a pisshead. The solid rhythms are supported by the squeaky keys, which are a perfect companion and squeak and fart and have their time in beautiful short solos; I love such a sound, and the snotty guitar gives me the rest. The slab won't cut off your ears, but it comes close. A few Compilation appearances are also available.

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V/A - OX-Compilation #38 2000

Finally, another brilliant OX output, and I've realized I'm missing a few, hmmm... I really have no idea where they've all gone? Well, that's just how it is, and number 38 has the lovely addition Beautiful Music For Beautiful People and yes, that only refers to us. The OX-Fanzine was the best reading material for me back then: funny, informative, and never boring. And while I can't say I always eagerly awaited the next issue, I was always pleased to see a new magazine at my local Kiosk, a few stupid bastards were so brazen to steal the accompanying CD, but well, that's just how it is with those jerks. Precisely those who leave their shitty beer bottles or paper cups, cigarettes and vomit at our performance venues, there's a 'nice' song about that, I have no tolerance for those Pseudo-Punks and they should go where the sun never shines. But I'm getting sidetracked again; I just had an interesting encounter and I'm feeling rather happily motivated, hahahaha..... I guess, I'm a little sarcastic. Thirty-six bands/songs, international, twenty-five years young and I think, it has something for everyone. Meanwhile, I'll go and see where all the other CDs have been.

1.Rest Of My Life - WIPERS

2.Last Train To Vaudeville - DUMBELL

3.Lifetime Problems - TEXAS TERRI & THE STIFF ONES

4.Let's Get Drugs - ZEKE

5.Beelzebubba Walk - SMOKE BLOW

6.Let's Roll - THE VERDICTS

7.Never Wanted You To Love Me - THE UNKINDS

8.Keep Falling - NRA

9.How It's Done - DWARVES

10.There's Gonna Be A Killing After Midnite - NEW WAVE HOOKERS

11.Jemand - WOHLSTANDSKINDER

12.Deutschpunkrevolte - WTZ

13.Ich Hätt' So Gerne Titten - LOKALMATADORE

14.Wenner, Wenner - DIE KASSIERER

15.Nix Tun - HANSWURST SENIOR

16.Rip Off Nr. 5 - 1.MAI 1987

17.Agro - BARMBEKER URKNALL

18.I Want To Date A Pornostar - KILL ALLEN WRENCH

19.Dog Faced Boy - RICKSHAW

20.Siam - DOG TOFFEE

21.Make My Day - NIXON NOW

22.Clandestine Touch Up - ATOM RHUMBA

23.En Mi Cabeza - WEBELOS

24.Rising Surf - LOMBEGO SURFERS

25.Jones - CRO-MAGS

26.No Doomsday - BONEHOUSE

27.Schläge - TRIBUT

28.These Were The Days - KICK JONESES

29.Grim Sleeper - KILLRAYS

30.Gogogadizo Easy Living - D.SAILORS

31.Punkrocknonstop - DERITA SISTERS & JUNIOR

32.Unkind - SHEMALE TROUBLE

33.I Don't Want You To Stay - REAGAN CAIN

34.Out Of Here - TUTRIBES

35.Royal Family - SIDE EFFECT

36.Songs And Dreams - RED LIGHTS FLASH

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STATISTICS - Dumb 7'' 1979

Let's stay on the British Isles and turn to a band about which I can find zero information, I'm talkin' about the Statistics, presumably from London, and they released a single on Tyger Label Records with two, I would say PowerPop goodies, and then they disappeared without a trace. "Dumb" is always a great title, and it's particularly appealing to me right now because I know someone (or at least I thought I did) who's incredibly stupid and doesn't realize it. Musically, it's a rhythmic stomper with great lyrics; definitely worth for a new Compilation. With a sax which is really okay and you can even hear an organ, really a beautiful number. The flip is also impressive, it's a bit faster and is dominated by the organ, or at least it immediately captivates your ear, wonderfully quirky. Supposedly, a DIN A4-sized insert card with comic illustrations introducing the label "Tyger Label Records" and a sticker with a tiger's head were included, but unfortunately, it's missing. Anyway, the Statistics made a very good record and deserve attention and appreciation!

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U.K.SUBS - Predator 7'' 2017

When I can't think of anything else and need a kick in the pants, I usually choose one of my favorites, and the UK Subs have been among them for many, many years. Live, always a treat, and on canned just as good. Since I don't own everything and some new things have been sent to me, I'm presenting you their 7Inch from 2017 that features two absolute bangers. Comes in blue vinyl and some copies came with a free download and an exclusive badge and patch, the rest is self-explanatory! That's enough for today, I'm a bit drunk and tired... all this crap is exhausting... take care and stay perpendicular!

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SUBWAY SECT - Nobody's Scared 7'' 1978

Subway Sect were among the first British Punk bands. Although their commercial success was limited by the small amount of material they released, they are considered extremely influential. The line-up on this superb 7Inch consisted of Vic (vocals), Rob (guitars), Paul (bass), Bob (drums) and this formation recorded one more 7Inch plus the band's first John Peel session. Sadly this is all that remains from Subway Sect from their 1977-1978 period. Two nice tracks with fantastic lyrics, side A is clearly the winner for me. The flip is a four-minute thunderstorm that's motivating and, as far as I'm concerned, could go on forever... a harmonica is also on board. Great Stuff!

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THE RAPED - The 7Inch Punk Collection 1994

Let's come on to another fuzzy by the fantastic Punk Collectors Series by Anagram Records and this is dedicated to the Raped and compiles both singles, some demos and nine live songs. Despite the fact that the band has released very little, they were nevertheless included in this glorious series but their existence was meteoric... Inevitably, with a name like that, criticism was bound to follow. In reality, the problem with the musicians of Raped was that they weren't necessarily suited to Punkrock; a sort of almost gay alternative to the machismo of the movement's early bands, their influences were primarily to be found in GlamRock. Who could take seriously a group whose drummer wore stilettos and whose singer presented himself as an androgynous version of Iggy Pop? Yet Raped certainly didn't lack dark energy; developing a Punkrock directly descended from the Stooges and the Ramones, even the New York Dolls, the band offered raw, punchy, direct music, like Sean slashing his torso on stage... Nothing revolutionary, just good Punkrock with a slight glam edge and a few hits ('Normal', 'Raped'...). In 1978, Raped changed their name to Cuddly Toys to create a more decadent, darkly glam sound where the musicians finally revealed their true potential. Nevertheless, this small collection remains a treat for fans of good old-school Punkrock, its main weakness being that it doesn't quite measure up to the music of Cuddly Toys. (words by Moyen)

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ANGELIC UPSTARTS - Woman In Disguise 12'' 1982

Ready for more UK Punk classics? Then we must talk about the Angelic Upstarts and this goodie was a single from their Reason Why? album, which marked a turning point for the Upstarts, taking them away from the commercial path of EMI and thus making the band what they were: a Punk band and not pop puppets. Three brilliant songs delivering a scathing critique of Margaret Thatcher's iron-fisted government, and two non-album tracks. A great leap forward, a blend of angry socio-political lyrics with a controlled and melodic sound attack that also deserve no special treatment. I hope, your breakfast tastes a bit more delicious, and today is my last day at the old company location, as a move is underway and I'm already looking forward to the new one. This is called a change, and I am grateful to be experiencing it. I believe, this will be fine for myself and I can get rid of some useless baggage... Well, I'll will see, gelle.

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XS ENERGY - Use You 7'' 1979

Another lost gem is XS Energy from Lincoln. The four-piece consisted of Freddie (vocals/guitars), Max (lead guitar), Nicky (bass), and Mark (drums), and in their short creative period they produced two excellent 7Inches; 'Use Me' is the last and comes with two decent midtempo classics, fantastic dirty riffs and catchy chorus... Hell Yeah, this makes your mouth dry and necessitates drinking a lot of high-proof liquid while listening. Both tracks also be found on a few cool Compilations, one is the great Bloodstains Across The UK slab. And that's it for today. I don't have any more infos about the band, the beer's all gone and love is cruel. Stay strong!

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COCKNEY REJECTS - Bad Man! 7'' 1980

Founded in London's East End in 1978, and with some interruptions, the Oi! Punks are still on the road, delighting young and old with their songs and live performances. The Cockney Rejects were one of the first bands I encountered in my young outsider existence, and I'm sure I'll grow old with them; their early works are all classics throughout. And I give you this as a recommendation if you don't know anything about these gentlemen. This is their third 7Inch with two Smashers from the debut album and what should I tell you? The music and words speak a clear language that needs no further explanation, listen or perish!

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DISGUISE - Hey Baby 7'' 1978

Superb 7Inch by Disguise from Hartlepool on Chiswick Records with two outstanding killer tunes. The A-side entices with a melodic power-pop treat that somehow reminds me of a band from Liverpool, well, a little bit at least. The flip comes along with a punky banger that'll make your bodyhairs stand on end. I seriously wonder why this little gem didn't get more attention? There are far worse records out there, but tastes differ, so Disguise didn't have much of a chance, which is a shame. The band really had potential. Well, both songs were featured on a few Compilations, and that's a bit of recognition.

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REVENGE - We’re Not Gonna Take It 7'' 1978

Rare stuff now and from North London came this short-lived three piece combo called Revenge and they consisted of Lol (vocals/guitars), Ian (bass), Dave (drums) and this is their second 7Inch on their own label Loony Records. The recordings are extremely raw, even by Punk standards-particularly but that's exactly what's fascinating, and we all know the typical UK sound: fast, hard and dynamic. Revenge are different, and that's why I like this fucking record. Unfortunately they received little attention and vanished without a trace. At least the detectives honored them for their essential Compilations. That's the first prank, the second will follow later.

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GANG OF FOUR - Damaged Goods EP 1978

Today I have a lot planned: first, I'll fill the blog with some important eavesdropping posts, then rip a compilation album, and afterwards whip up a delicious turkey stew, all while enjoying some Äppler. That sounds relaxing, and it's gray outside, but my place is nice and warm. Let's start with the first one: Released via the Scottish independent label Fast Product, this was the first release by Gang Of Four from Leeds. Founding members were Jon (vocals), Andy (guitars), Dave (bass) and Hugo (drums). The band play a stripped-down mix of Punkrock, funk & dub, with a lyrical emphasis on the social and political ills of society. Gang Of Four are widely considered one of the leading bands of the late 1970s/early 1980s PostPunk movement. This three track piece was a #1 indie chart hit and a John Peel favourite. I usually have a bit trouble with early so-called PostPunk because I usually find it boring, too ornate and experimental, but the four do a really brilliant job, and the songs are catchy and anything but stressful; yes, I like the record. Do yourself a favor and click the right button; you can find more infos about the band on your own.

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V/A - Powerpearls Vol.2 1998

It's been a long time since I presented a Powerpearls Compilation in this theater, and today I was just in the mood for some good music, and this excellent series with fantastic songs/bands is perfect. Volume two is packed with hit after hit, leaving hardly any time to breathe. It's ideal for clearing your mind, fitting your body, sipping a warm cup of tea, and writing some bullshit about an awesome record. From all corners of the brave new world, outcasts have unpacked their instruments and created sounds that make the everyday routine crap and dealing with the dumbed-down society easier and more pleasant for us. Eighteen Pearls wait for your ears, all as rare as snow in the Sahara and the record was also released on yellow vinyl... and remember: "You can't experience early enough how dispensable you are in the world." Now you know.

1.Got To Have Pop - THE MODERNS

2.Teen Line - THE SHIVVERS

3.Diamonds In The Rough - VERTEBRATS

4.Don't Take Her Away - THE GO

5.Ghost Of A Chance - THE BLADES

6.Kirjoituksia Kellarista - KOLLAA KESTÄÄ

7.Too Cool To Dance - THE NAMES

8.Show Her You Care - STRANGEWAYS

9.Dumb Blonde - THE JAGS

10.Pill Girl - VOGUE

11.Breakdown - THE TOYS

12.Just Want Your Attention - PROTEX

13.Rock Show - EXCEL

14.Killing Time - LEFTOVERS

15.The Original Mixed-Up Kid - VARIOUS ARTISTS

16.Chica Del Metro - TELEGRAMA

17.Ole Hyvä Nyt - RATSIA

18.Fun - LONGPORT BUZZ

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SOFA HEAD - Invitation To Dinner EP 1990

We stay in the UK for a while longer and fly to the north and visit Darlington where we meet Sofa Head (brilliant band-name), a great Nineties Punk band that composed largely of members of Dan with Claire (vocals), Ian (guitar/vocals), founder Ian (bass) and Andrew (drums). Tracks from the band's first first demo, "World" and "Ugly" appeared on the Meantime Records Compilation Spleurk!. Early performances featured a drum machine until they managed to lure drummer Laing from the audience. Andrew (ex-Dan) also recalled playing a handful of gigs as the band timekeeper. Drawing inspiration from the Punkrock pioneers of the 1970s, such as the Ramones & the Sex Pistols, Sofa Head infused their own unique style into the genre, pushing boundaries and defying expectations. Their music was characterized by its raw intensity, blistering guitar riffs, and aggressive, high-octane performances. Their lyrics delved into themes of societal discontent, political disillusionment and the struggles faced by the working class.

Sofa Head made four albums. Pre Marital Yodelling (1127 Walnut Ave.), the title of which is an oblique reference to both Jehovah's Witnesses and Laurel & Hardy. Recorded in July 1989 it was released on Meantime in the UK, on the Double A label in Germany and on the Profane Existence label in the USA. This was followed by the four track EP Invitation To Dinner on the Rugger Bugger Discs label and a John Peel session. This 7Inch featured on the second album What A Predicament. The band released a 12", titled Twat!, featuring two studio tracks & live tracks on the flipside. Laing left the band and joined Leatherface, replaced by a drummer called Graham for the 3rd album Acres Of Geeses. However, Graham disappeared on the eve of the support tour and Laing filled in, finally being replaced by Matthew from the Cleveland band KITO. This line-up did two European tours and a live US 4th album (More Is Not A Word In Our Vocabulary). Sofa Head disbanded in 1994.

Sofa Head's music was characterized by its raw intensity, blistering guitar riffs, and aggressive, high-octane performances. Their lyrics delved into themes of societal discontent, political disillusionment, growing up and a shitty childhood, and all the shit we go through as young People, blah blah blah... the 1st & 2nd album have subsequently been released on a Boss Tuneage CD Compi "Pre Marital Predicament". Enough nonsense, now I'm going to the kitchen and see which delicious dinner I can prepare for myself. Take care!

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GORILLAS - It's My Life 7'' 1978

It's time for a little trip, and my pilot just informed me that the weather is perfect for a helicopter flight to London. So, off we go! Here we'll meet a band that started back in 1972 under their first band name, the Hammersmith Gorillas. More from wiki: Jesse Hector played in bands from the age of eleven, first the Sun Records influenced Rock & Roll Trio between 1959 and 1961, and then the R&B influenced band the Cravattes between 1962 and 1964. Cravattes bassist Adrian Stambach joined mod outfit the Clique in 1963. Jesse then reformed the Rock & Roll Trio (1966-1967) before starting two more short-lived bands, the Way of Life (1967) and the Mod Section (1968) and went on to form the proto-Punk band Crushed Butler in 1969 with drummer Darryl Read and bassist Allen Butler. After a brief flirtation with EMI Records, Dick James Music, and Decca Records the band was renamed Tiger in autumn 1970, until Darryl left to join the glam rock group Dizzy after Tiger disbanded, then Hector with the addition of new drummer Gary Anderson and bassist Vic Allen changed name again to Helter Skelter in 1971. With the addition of bassist Allen Butler (who also had been one of a number of different bass players that passed through the Crushed Butler various lineups) the band became the Hammersmith Gorillas in 1972 taking their name from London's pro-Castro activist group the Hammersmith Guerillas.

The band's debut release was a cover version of the Kinks' "You Really Got Me" on the Penny Farthing label, produced by Larry Page, and timed to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the original release. They then signed to Chiswick Records and recording two singles for the label with session drummers Chris Townson playing on the first single and Matt McIntyre playing on the second single for the label. With Gary Anderson back on drums the band begin to build a loyal fanbase before moving on to Raw Records. In 1976, they played at the Mont-de-Marsan Punk Festival in the south of France along with the Damned and Eddie & The Hot Rods. After two more singles in 1978, the band's debut (and only) studio album was issued, Message to the World.

Hector was noted for his extravagant sideburns, and was a keen self-publicist, declaring the Gorillas to be "the future of rock music". He was influenced by several dead rock stars, and several tracks on the band's album were performed in the style of his heroes, including a cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady" and "Going Fishing" performed in the style of Marc Bolan. They returned to Chiswick in 1981 for the "Move It" single with Jimmy Knight appearing on bass, before splitting up after Alan Butler died from injuries sustained in a horse riding accident. Hector continued to regularly perform live around London, working with a new band, Jesse Hector & The Sound, in the early 1990s, with bassist Kevin White and drummer Gilles Baillarguet. The band issued a single in 1991, "Leavin' Town" on the Clawfist label. When the group split in 1993, Hector assembled a new band, the Gatecrashers, named after a Gorillas single, contributing to several retro-garage rock compilations and releasing an EP in 2000, Keep on Moving.

Later Hector worked as a cleaner at the Hackney Empire theatre and the Royal Horticultural Society, and was the subject of a documentary film in 2008, A Message To The World, directed by Caroline Catz, which was shown as part of the Raindance festival, and at the Barbican as part of its "Pop Mavericks" season.

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DISCO ZOMBIES - South London Stinks 2021

Let's kick off the gloomiest month of the year with a highlight, and I love this band; everything about them is just perfect: the vocals, the humor, the music, the band name, the clothes, hahaha... and the guys have recorded three fantastic 7Inches and, I don't know if I can say this, they started working with a drum machine quite early on, because it's already present on their third 7Inch. The band consisted of Dave (vocals), Mark & Andy (guitars), Geoff (bass), Andy (drums) and the Disco Zombies should rank high in the pantheon of legendary English DIY Punk bands, but a frustrating career of bad timing, record label mismanagement and three terrific singles slipping through the cracks have kept them in the shadows. In 1977 they were Leicester’s greatest Punk band but the single that might have shot them to the top of the UK heap, filled with pop gems like Top of the Pops and Punk A Go Go, was scrapped at the last possible minute due to a production company implosion. Still hopeful, they moved to London and prepared for stardom. They recorded and released the John Peel favorite Drums Over London themselves, a song whose satire may have been too subtle for the masses. Sung from the viewpoint of a xenophobic right-winger, many took it as racist and it found fans among the crowd they were trying to critique.

Peel had to explain to Rock Against Racism it actually supported their views! Due to the success of Drums Over London, their first single finally saw release as The Invisible EP. Unfortunately as it was a year late it was seen as being out of time and quickly sank without a trace. With hindsight we can hear it for what it really was, an EP of killer Pop-Punk. And had it come out on time, their Top of the Pops would’ve beaten the Rezillos to the charts by six months. One more single, an artier affair with a drum machine and DIY atmosphere, was released. Here Come The Buts backed by Mary Millington, their tribute to England’s most famous Porn star suicide, marry a more PostPunk atmosphere of repetitious drum machine programming with their usual infectious melodies and snarling guitars.

Three more aborted records followed and more songs, only ever played live, were heard by increasingly fewer people as the Punk dream gave way. But now, at long last, the Disco Zombies, a great pop band with catchy hooks, witty lyrics and infectious energy - can be appreciated by the rest of us. Available for the first time since their release, the Disco Zombies’ three classic, collectible singles, coupled with seven bonus unreleased tracks, are featured on the new Acute Records Compilation Drums Over London. In addition, the digital download contains a complete live set including five more songs not recorded or heard anywhere else, as well as some choice covers that will prove the Disco Zombies are more than another forgotten Punkrock hard-luck story. 

I'm grateful for all these words, and unfortunately I can't remember where they came from. When the double LP came out back then, I had to grab it immediately. With its colored vinyl and excellent band history, the release on Optic Nerve Recordings was an absolute must fro me, and I can only recommend that you buy it. It's worth every fucking penny. - Again in detail: The Invisible EP, Track 5 was recorded in Leicester sometime in 1978 and is an unreleased demo cut, the Drums Over London 7'', Here Come The Buts 7'', plus more stuff which was recorded @ Alvic Studios/London in 1980 and remained unreleased till now. Essential !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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JESSE. - s/t LP 1998

Now rare stuff by Jesse. which was a three piece from Sunderland who released one album, featuring Frankie (vocals/guitars), Leighton (bass), Peter (drums) and a number of singles on the infamous Rugger Bugger Label in the Nineties. "You know as a musician if you ever supported Wat Tyler you really should consider giving up. Luckily for you Jesse ignored that non-existent rule and despite a European Tour together, they ploughed ahead and recorded this LP. It never sold in massive numbers but that’s neither here nor there. it still holds a special place in my heart." The complete discography was released as a double album just over a year ago, which I unfortunately don't own. Fourteen melodic Gassenhauer with Frankie's distinctive voice will bring the best mood to your veins, just like your morning coffee. And to that, the insightful words accompanying make this record an essential hearing. I'm ready for the weekend!

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PURPLE HEARTS - Frustration 7'' 1979

A quick visit to my favorite city in Europe: London. Here we enjoy the company of a nice band that provides a bit of an emotional moment. And they deserve a bit info from wiki: The Purple Hearts are an mod revival band which were formed 1977 in Romford, eastern Greater London. They were often considered one of the best English mod revival groups, the NME calling them "one of the few mod bands to actually cut it on Rock'N'Roll terms". They started in 1977 when teenagers Jeff Shadbolt, Simon Stebbing, Bob Manton, and Nick Lake formed the band in Romford as The Sockets, before they even knew how to play their instruments. They formed for the purpose of getting a support slot at a Buzzcocks gig at the East London Polytechnic, to debut their tongue-in-cheek rock opera. In 1978, their drummer Nick Lake broke his leg. He was replaced by Gary Sparks. The band switched their name to Purple Hearts, after an amphetamine-barbiturate mixture popular with the mods of the 1960s. Accordingly, they changed their sound from the rough-edged Punkrock, to a more mod-influenced sound, which, thanks largely to The Jam, was beginning to capture public attention. In September 1979, the band scored a minor hit with their debut single, "Millions Like Us" which reached number 57 in the UK Singles Chart. The band then toured the UK with Secret Affair and Back To Zero on 'the march of the mods' tour in 1979. The band's second single, "Frustration" was released in November that year and a tour of the UK follows to promote the single.

In 1980 they released their debut album, Beat That! and was produced by Chris Parry of Fiction Records. The single 'Jimmy' is taken from and gave them another minor hit reaching number 60 in the UK chart in March 1980. After the commercial failure of Beat That!, the band parted company with Fiction Records, before signing a one-off single deal with Safari which produced the "My Life's A Jigsaw" single and the 7Inch did make the BBC Radio One playlist, but didn't make it to the national charts. A final single, "Plane Crash" was released in 1982, on the independent record label Roadrunner Records before the band split up in November of that year after a failed American trip. After the Hearts, Jeff Shadbolt joined The Rage, who included Brett Ascott from The Chords. Gary Sparks joined High Zierra with former members of Department S, Tony Lourdan, Mark Taylor and Michael Herbage. Simon Stebbing joined Hearts On Fire who recorded an album Dreams Of Leaving and two EPs for Midnite Records. Bob Manton joined Simon Stebbing and Peter Green in cosmic country rockers Owen & The Deacons. They resurfaced in 1984 to release a live album, Head On Collision Time (1985) recorded live at the 100 Club, and their second studio effort, Popish Frenzy (1986). A single "Friends Again" taken from this album was released on Unicorn Records. In 1986 the group toured West Germany, Austria and the Netherlands before once again calling it a day. They re-convened at the Mods Mayday '99 show, recorded for the Detour Records live compilation album. In 2003, Stebbing produced a rarities goodie, Smashing Time, also released on Detour Records. Two superb songs, and I'm sure each of us came across with the lyrics and can tell about such feelings, because we're not morons, to that the catchy sound and you're captivated.

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