9/11/2009

THEE STASH - Should I Suck Or Should I Blow?

SINGLES THEE STASH Should I Suck Or Should I Blow ?/ We're Selling Jeans For The USA sp 1991 Get Hip wav
Thee Stash : B. Childish: guitar, vocals /J. 'Tub' Johnson: bass guitar, backing vocals / B. Brand: drums, backing vocals
Thee Headcoats in disguise covering songs by The Clash !!!

Thanks to Fabien for music & scans !

THE VACANT LOT - Almost Summer

SINGLES THE VACANT LOT Almost summer/Cyclone sp 199 Chaos Rrds wav
The Vacant Lot : P. Ciccone : guitar, vocals / P. Corio : drums / B. Wilder : bass / J. Mitro : guitar.
"New York band The Vacant Lot are still fairly much an unknown commodity, but that's bound to start changing pretty soon as they begin to get some records out and people outside of the city get a chance to hear their fabulous brand of punk rock flavored power pop. The Vacant Lot favor the energetic side of punk and the melodic side of sixties garage pop and blend them together in a way that produces the kind of tunes that stick in your head all day if you play their stuff once in the morning. The best indication where they're coming from perhaps comes from the fact that they cover the Real Kids' great "All Kindsa Girls" and play it a little faster than the original while hanging onto the same feeling of melody..." Source NKVD
Thanks to Fabien for music & scans !

9/10/2009

THE VACANT LOT - She gotta leave

SINGLES THE VACANT LOT She gotta leave/All kinds of girls sp 1991 Baylor Rds wav
Any way you approach them, the Vacant Lot punch out sharp, loud pop songs. Clean melody lines and tight harmonies show their ties to the Power Pop sect, while loud guitars and full production lean towards Noise Pop. Infused within it all is pure Punk shrapnel.
The b side is a cover of the Real Kids song "All kindsa girls" & the single is dedicated to the Boston boys !

Thanks to Fabien for music & scans !

9/09/2009

WILLY DEVILLE - Love & Emotion

WILLY DEVILLE Love & emotion (The Atlantic years) cd 1996 320 kbps
1 Harlem nocturne /2 Love and emotion /3 Demasiado corazon /4 Each word's a beat of my heart /5 Around the corner /6 River of tears /7 Lilly's daddy's cadillac /8 The moonlight let me down /9 Stand by me /10 Maybe tomorrow /11 Teardrops must fall /12 She was made in heaven /13 End of the line /14 So in love are we /15 You better move on /16 Let me dream if I want to (Amphetamine blues)*/17 Change it comes* /18 Cadillac moon* /19 The moonlight let me down ('96 radio version) /20 Stand by me° /21 Empty heart /22 Dust my room" /23 Angel eyes°.
*Live at CBGB'S - °Live at the Olympia, Paris - "Live at the Bottom Line
Songs : 2,10,11,12,13,14 & 15 produced by W. DeVille & J. Nitzsche - 3,4,5,6,7 & 8 produced by R. Albert, H. Albert & W. DeVille -21 produced by J. P. Shenale & W. DeVille.
Mink DeVille : Willy DeVille : vocals, rhythm guitar, slide & lead guitars / K. Margolis : keyboards, accordion, & vibraphone / R. Borgia : rhythm guitar, lead guitar / L. Cortelezzi : saxophones / J. Vasta : bass guitar / T. Price : drums.
On a good night in the New York underground around 1976 or '77, the band led by Willy DeVille (New York native William Borsay, who had arrived back in the city via London and the Bay Area) could be the coolest cats on the scene. Willy dressed like a pimp and played a guitar covered in leopard skin; swagger and soulful strut was a brisk rejoinder to the sloppy punk and wimpy power pop bands they preceded and followed on stages.
When the independent Omfug label included three of their songs on the multi-artist compilation "Live at CBGB's", recorded at the influential New York punk club, their punk connection was assured. With Atlantic acquiring national distribution rights to the album, Mink DeVille became one of the country's top punk bands.
After the band was discovered, producer Jack Nitzsche got them on the lean, tough R&B beam for a first LP "Cabretta" that sweats and smokes through and through as a classic of such fully and lovingly assimilated music should.
"Return to Magenta" is more of the same but less. On the first LP, a cover of Moon Martin's "Cadillac Walk" was one of many highlights; here, Martin's inferior "Rolene" is pretty much it. "Le Chat Bleu" 's arrival ended a prolonged absence from recording, but it confirmed that stagnation had set in. The band was, by then, a couple of Minks plus sessionmen; it seemed Willy was looking to become the soul crooner of his dreams without providing the songs to fuel ours (despite some collaborative songwriting with Doc Pomus, hitsmith for Joe Turner, Dion, the Drifters, etc.). "Savoir Faire"(see Eternally yours blog) collects tracks from those three albums.
Evidence that DeVille had lost touch with the trash/sleaze aesthetic (not to mention Louie X. Erlanger's lowdown guitar) is even plainer on "Coup de Grâce". Despite a new, young band and a reunion with Nitzsche (Mink saxist Steve Douglas produced the third LP), the magic is still largely absent. Tracks like "Maybe Tomorrow" offer traces of the old bite almost as a concession.

"Where Angels Fear to Tread", produced by the hitmaking team of Ron and Howard Albert (who ruined a Gang of Four album that same year), is a fine record of new DeVille originals, starting with the soulful and sweet "Each Word's a Beat of My Heart." This uncluttered and uncomplicated tribute to DeVille's chosen forebears — Sam Cooke, Phil Spector, the Drifters, Joe Tex, James Brown — also includes forays into Spanish Harlem and other wondrously nostalgic time warps. DeVille's songwriting and singing have returned to top strength, and the record burns with sincerity and warmth. Simply, elegantly excellent. Trouser Press
On this cd the 13 tracks from the two original Atlantic albums are complemented by live recordings from the CBGB's , the highly atmospheric "Harlem nocturne" (instrumental opener at countless DeVille gigs ) and Ben E. King's classic "Stand by me". Both of these songs originally appeared on the mini-lp "Each word's a beat of my heart" (& on a single) and were previously unavailable on cd worldwide.

Don't forget part 2 here!

9/08/2009

LORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH - Is nothing sacred ?

LORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH Is nothing sacred ? cd 1983 320 kbps
Dance with me / Bad timing /Johnny too bad /Don't worry children /Night is calling /Black girl, white Girl /Goin' downtown /Tale of two cities / World without end /Partners in crime /Live for today* / Opening nightmares° /Sorry for the man° /Lord's prayer° /Real bad time° /Things go bump°/ Bang bang baby maybe° /Follow°.
(°bonus tracks)
Produced by The Lords except* by Todd Rundgren.
The Lords Of The New Church : Backing Vocals, Guitar : Brian James / Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals : Dave Tregunna /Drums, Backing Vocals : Nicky Turner / Lead Vocals - Stiv Bators.

The shadow of the Rolling Stones, the classic role model for bands who embrace rock's scuzzy, dangerous, vaguely satanic side, looms large over Lords of the New Church's second album. The influence of Mick Jagger on Stiv Bators' lippy, sneering delivery has never been more apparent. Brian James emulates Keith Richards' rhythm-oriented guitar parts, leaving Dave Tregunna's bass as the lead instrument. Nicky Turner may not be Charlie Watts (who is?), but he provides a dependable backbeat.
"Is Nothing Sacred?" even offers such Stones-y song titles as "Black Girl/White Girl," "Goin' Downtown," and "Partners in Crime". You'd hope this was a conscious homage, but it sounds more like the Lords were having trouble deciding on a direction and fell back on old habits. Still, if "Is Nothing Sacred?" were a Stones album, it'd be a pretty good one, well played and entertaining throughout. "Dance with Me" -- funky, slinky, and goth-tinged with lyrics that invoke voodoo and bondage -- is one of the Lords' best songs and, coincidentally, one of their biggest hits. "Live for Today," a surprisingly straight cover of the Grass Roots classic with slick production and keyboards by Todd Rundgren, closes the album on an uplifting though incongruous note. As a follow-up to the Lords' promising debut, "Is Nothing Sacred?" isn't a disaster, but it is a small step backward, rather than forward.

Artwork by Mr MAX !

9/06/2009

V/A THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE WITH YOUR CLOTHES ON !

V/A The Beserkley story cd 2004 320 kbps
1 - Earth Quake : Friday on my mind / Greg Kihn : The break-up song / The Rubinoos : I want to be your boyfriend / The Modern Lovers : Government centre / Spitballs : Let her dance / Tyla Gang : Tropical love / Greg Kihn : For you / The Modern Lovers : Roadrunner (Chartbusters version) / Earth Quake : Lovin' cup / The Rubinoos : Gorilla / Greg Kihn : All the right reasons / The Smirks : Rosemary / The Rubinoos : Wouldn't it be nice / Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers : Ice cream man / Earth Quake : Don't wanna go back / Mrs Green : Hurry / The Modern Lovers : She cracked / Tyla Gang : Fireball (live) / Earth Quake : Tin soldier (live) / The Modern Lovers : The morning of our lives (live) / Greg Kihn : Jeopardy / The Rubinoos : Hard to get / Spitballs : Neanderthal man .
2 - The Rubinoos : Rock'n'roll is dead / Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers : Egyptian reggae / Greg Kihn : Madison Avenue / Earth Quake : Hit the floor (single edition) / The Modern Lovers : Pablo Picasso / Tyla Gang : Did you hear it on the radio ? / The Rubinoos : I think we're alone now / The Smirks : Ok U.K. / Spitballs : I can only give you everything / Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers : New England / Greg Kihn : Sorry / Earth Quake : (Sittin' in the middle of) Madness / Tyla Gang : Whizz kids / The Rubinoos : Jennifer / Greg Kihn : Any other woman / Earth Quake : Rear view / Spitballs : Boris the spider / Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers : Abdul & Cleopatra / The Rubinoos : I never thought it would happen / Greg Kihn : Rendez-vous / Tyla Gang : Dust on the needle / Earth Quake : Ma ma belle (live) / Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers : It will stand.
A complete overview of the influential U.S. power pop label Beserkley Records. 41 tracks, on two CDs, from such artists as Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, Earth Quake, The Rubinoos, Greg Kihn, The Smirks, The Tyla Gang, & more. Includes numerous tracks never available before on CD.
Part 2 - Part 3

9/05/2009

16 FOREVER - Too much too late

16 FOREVER Too much too late cd 1995 1+2 Records 320 kbps
Shooting gallery / Highschool 17 / Told you / Fan club / Teenpunks / Got no wheels / Way out baby / California man / Rockin' time / Will I see u again ? / Bop boys* / I need a reaction* / So long, see you, goodbye*/ Loyola.
16 Forever : R. Campbell : guitar / B. Gilbert : guitar, vocals / P. Burn : bass / J. Gilbert : drums / Nellie : drums on *
16 FOREVER located in Newcastle were formed in June 1988 & released the much acclaimed, self-financed "Rockin' time" 7" & the 10"mini-album "Here come the bop boys".
"Timeless...outright rock 'n'roll: the catalogue ... "Chunky, streetwise, brat-punk pop played with dedication, energy & attitude: PAINT IT RED ... "Too much, too late" Melody Maker
"Reputed to be Newcastle's hottest pop export since Rick Spangle, 16 Forever live in the same glampop rockaboogie time bubble as did the Boys , the Genocides and more recently the Soho Roses, their wired and wide awake compositions staggering through a musical autter in a likeable yet laughably obvious manner. Songs are peppered with all the vital trash buzzwords "fantasy", "cadillac", "James Dean", "Fan club", guitars gunsling in the usual mannerand it's '77 ,'79 and '84 all over again..."

9/04/2009

LOS HORRENDOS - Los pros & los contras de ser horrendo

LOS HORRENDOS Los pros & los contras de ser horrendo cd 2008 Lado b Records 320 kbps
Chau / Glitter Doll / Contradiction / Tumba / Maldito / But She's Always Sad / Lucky / Es La Enfermedad / Back in time / Hazme Resplandeciente / No Podes Ganarla (Esta Vez) / Be my drug.
Todos los temas compuestos por Los Horrendos.
Grabado , mezclado y producido por Diego Fernandez
Los Horrendos : Carly: guitar / Chimpa: guitar / Pablo: vocals / Claudio : drums / Flaco : bass.

Los Horrendos is a young punk rock band from Bahia Blanca , Argentina. It's a band influenced by the best punk & glam rock from the Ramones to J. Thunders. They sended me their 2nd album & I loved it ... There are good songs here like "Glitter Doll" , "Chau" or "She's always sad"!
Take a walk on the wild side with Los Horrendos please and have a look on their Myspace!

9/01/2009

LORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH - Lords Of The New Church

LORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH Lords Of The New Church lp 1981 I.R.S 320 kbps
New church /Russian roulette / Question of temperature / Eat your heart out / Portobello / Open your eyes / Livin' on livin' / Li'l boys play with Dolls / Apocalypso / Holy war / Young don't cry* / Girls girls girls* / I'm not running hard enough* / Hey tonight* / Substitute*(*bonus tracks).
Produced by the Lords.
Lords Of The New Church : Steve Bators : lead vocals / Brian James : guitar / Dave Tregunna : bass / Nick Turner : drums.
Formed in 1981, the Lords of the New Church had a formidable intercontinental punk rock pedigree. Singe Steve Bators and guitarist Brian James were founding members of Cleveland's Dead Boys and London's the Damned, respectively, both successful and influential punk pioneers. (Note: Much like Keith Richard(s), Stiv spelled his surname both with and without a terminal "s" at various points in his career. Throughout his time with the Lords, however, he was billed as Bators.) Bassist Dave Tregunna and drummer Nick Turner were veterans of Sham 69 and the Barracudas, which were less seminal but still well-known. But while the Lords' music had elements of punk, it was more melodic, better-produced, and played with a higher degree of professionalism. This alienated some of the hardcore punk audience, but brought the Lords a much wider and more diverse fan base.
The genesis of the Lords was in 1980 when Bators and James, having split from their previous bands, renewed an aqcuaintance that began when the Dead Boys opened for the Damned on CBGB dates and an English tour. The two experimented for a time with different rhythm sections, rehearsing briefly with ex-Generation X bassist Tony James and ex-Clash drummer Terry Chimes (how's that for a punk rock supergroup?). A lineup of Bators, James, Tregunna, and Damned drummer Rat Scabies played a single 1980 gig as the "Dead Damned Sham Band." But by the time the Lords' self-titled debut album appeared in 1982, Turner had replaced Scabies to form the lineup that would remain fixed throughout the band's most productive years.

Though the album was well-received, the Lords became more notorious for their live shows, or more specifically for Bators's crazed abandon as a performer. A devotee of Iggy, Bators had in his Dead Boys days developed a reputation for being unafraid to risk his life in pursuit of rock & roll glory. He suffered innumerable on-stage injuries during his career, the most famous being the time he reportedly nearly hung himself during a Lords show. As the story goes, a favorite stunt of Bators' where he looped the mic cord around his neck went awry, resulting in his being clinically dead for several minutes.

Although their roots were in punk rock, their debut album announced to the world that the Lords of the New Church were not your average punk band. They had ambitions: they would be the last beacon of truth in a world nearing its end. And while you can't call The Lords of the New Church entirely successful -- for every high point like "Open Your Eyes" or "Russian Roulette" there's a clunker like "Portobello" or "Eat Your Heart Out" -- you can't fault their effort. Guitarist Brian James and the rhythm section provide a wide-screen setting, with guest musicians adding synths and horns to the guitar bass, and drums foundation. But the face, mouth, and heart of the Lords was Sitv Bators, who casts himself here in the role of rock & roll poet/preacher/prophet. He was no Bob Dylan, to be sure, but on "The Lords of the New Church" he demonstrates lyrical maturity surprising to anyone who ever heard Dead Boys songs like "I Need Lunch." Consider these few lines from "New Church," which may not be high art, but make their point and also serve as a neat summary of the Lords ethos: "Truth can't be found on the television/Throw away youth ya gotta take a stand/Music is your only weapon/Spanners in the works go start your gang..."Lords of the New Church" is very much an artifact of the Reagan era and somewhat dated in its approach, but Bators' core message of personal freedom, and the fervor and sincerity with which he delivered it, have retained their resonance across the years. B. Cassel - Allmusic
Cd covers by Max !

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