Side a: Pumping iron Side b: Kid from kidbrooke UK 1980 Fantastic first single of this all-girl trio from London. They had also recorded a John Peel session in the same year. I love this record !!
Side a: Here comes my baby
Side b: 1.Just another line , 2.Too late
UK 1981
A band from Taunton/UK. The a side is a great version of an old Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) number and the other ones are self-penned songs.
Side a: When i was dead Side b: 1.Bewerewolf! , 2.The pressure's on N-IRL 1981 Fourth single of this trio from Northern Irland. This one cames out on Paul Weller's Jamming! record label. Read more here.
Side a: 1.Mystery date , 2.It's a business doing pleasure with you
Side b: 1. Ruby , 2.Circiut breaker
USA 1979
Quirky New Wave/Punk from New York. Four great self penned numbers. This is their first of three releases they ever made.
Side a: Telephone masturbator (surprise someone with a phone call tonite)
Side b: Melody makers (a tibute to the gentlepersons of the great british music press)
UK 1978
Third single by this band from Witham/Essex. Love it ! Read more about the band here. They still active and playing live.
Side a: Peter Pan pill Side b: Spare part surgery UK 1980 Okay postpunk from a York based 5 piece band. The b side number has a good hook line and is the stronger song on this record.
Side a: Walking Razor Side b: What about the kids ? BEL 1980 Band from Belgium with an okay rockin powerpop record. They released in the same year an album on the same label. I can't find information about this group.
Side a: Paris Side b: 1.Glitterbit , 2.Out of my head UK 1979 First release of the Huddersfield based band. They have also 3 songs on the "Dead Good Records" label sampler called "East". Sadly i havent a cover. A good New Wave/Punk/Powerpop platter.
Side a: Die trying
Side b: Angela
UK 1979
Good powerpop from this band. May they were from the Rochdale area ? I don't know. This is the promotional copy without the picture cover sleeve.
Side a: Everyone's a bigot
Side b: Zero degrees
USA 1978
Band from San Francisco with their second release. The a side is a good "Clash style" reggae tune and the other side is a great punk song with saxophone. Read more about the band here.
Side a: Rock'n'Roll clones Side b: Sheet music IRL 1979 5 pieces group from Dundalk in Irland with their one and only release on the Belfast label "Good Vibrations". Two cool punky powerpop tunes.
Side a: Simmer down
Side b: Mobster shuffle
UK 1980
Good version of the Bob Marley classic "Simmer down" on the a side from this UK band. The b side is a lame ska version of the "William Tell Overture". This record was released in the UK , France , Scandinavia and in Canada on different labels.
Side a: 1.Culture shock , 2.Glasshouse Side b: 1.Dream on , 2. (But) Not mine UK 1979 After the break of "The Rezillos", Jo Callis, Angel Patterson and Simon Templar formed "Shake". They playded a good mix of powerpop/punk and all four songs are worth listening. Jo and Angel are back now in "The Rezillos" again.
Side a: Timewall Side b: Talkin' about myself UK 1979 Great punk from Scotland, produced by Pat Collier of "The Vibrators". This is a very good platter.
Side a: Tonight tonight Side b: day in the lights UK 1979 Good glammy powerpop from this five piece combo. This is their second release and they also had an LP out called "Day in the lights". They quit in 1980.
Side a: Johnny Side b: Last day UK 1980 Sadly i now nothing about this group. May they were from Chorley ? Okay punkrock thats sound not to harsh for your ears.
Side a: People of the night Side b: Ammonia Subway UK 1979 A trio from Birmingham with an ex-member of "Brent Ford & the Nylons". Catchy powerpop/post punk. Two good self-written numbers.