Marching Girls - True Love

   Marching Girls were a three piece originally known as the Scavengers; one of New Zealand's first punk bands. The name change ensued upon a relocation to Melbourne in 1978. In all, three singles and a EP were released before the bands demise. True love appeared in the movie Dogs in Space from 1986. 

Line Up

Brendan Perry - lead vocals, bass
Johnny Cooke - guitar, vocals

Simon Monroe - drums, vocals

Pop Aural 1981

1. True Love

2. First In Line

♫♫►►Haven't I seen your face before◄◄♫♫

The Props - Feel like

   The Props were a Cotati CA, four piece, around in the early eighties, (that's the mail address from the sleeve anyway?).
  I believe this was their only record, and it appears to be self released. I found this page, you can check out, it has some live videos.

Line up -

Mike Guarniero - lead vocals, guitar

Jeremy Gorman - guitar, vocals

James Stewart - bass, vocals

Robin Zickel - drums

Self Released 1983

1. I feel like

2. Diminished capacity

♫♫►►doin' double back flips◄◄♫♫

The Crimson Shadows - Even I Tell Lies

   Happy Halloween! Been a while since I posted a garage record. Here's one of my favorites.
   The Crimson Shadows were a Swedish 5 piece, around from 84 to 86. They self releases 2 singles before disbanding. After the split, an EP titled "Tales From The Crimson Shadows" and a Mini LP titled "Hangin' Out!" were released. Two more releases immerged years later in 94 and 2010. If you want to learn more, I found a couple of Facebook Pages.Check them out, these guys spawned allot of cool bands.

Line Up-

Jens Lindberg - Vocals & Bass
Måns P. Månsson - Vocals & Guitar
Peter Maniette - Vocals, Organ & Guitar
Johan Maniette - Drums
Henrik Orrje - Harmonica & Percussion

Sunlight Records 1985

1. Even I Tell Lies

2. You Can't Come Down

♫♫►►Everybody's Tellin' Lies◄◄♫♫

Punk Rock Museum - Las Vegas

    Over the summer, I had an opportunity, to spend a little time in Vegas, so I couldn't leave, without checking out the Punk Rock Museum. There's an impressive amount of memorabilia to see, so if you go, I recommend carving out a decent block of time. As you might expect, the majority of artifacts are from the US, and some larger UK bands. Walking through, trying to take it all in; I couldn't help but think how organized, and sterile the environment was. Far, from the primitive, chaotic, origins, most of the stuff came from. I was hoping, I might strike up a conversation, with someone knowledgeable. I talked to a guy for a while, but unfortunately, he didn't know much. Overall, there's lots to look at, and I never felt rushed. They have lots of records, placed in the display cases, throughout the museum. I realized, I have a copy of nearly every record they had. I think I may have a sickness, lol! Anyway, I'd recommend checking it out, if you're in the area. Here's their web site.

Indiscreet - American Nightmare

   Indiscreet were a San Francisco bay area four piece that formed in the late 70's. Far as I know, this was they're only record. There's not allot of info on these guys. I found This Site, with a band bio, announcing a re-union show in 2020. I also found a cool live set Here.

Line Up

John Coinman - vocals, guitar
Tropher Sisson - guitar
Steve Berryman - bass

Ron Tanner - drums

Thin Records 1980

1. American Nightmare

2. Black and White

♫♫►►He Was The Nicest Boy On The Block◄◄♫♫

Lifesavors - Fourteen

 Lifesavors were a Yorba Linda, California, Christian four piece that formed in 1980. Two full lengths and a EP were released. This catchy, double A sided promo was taken from "Dream Life", second of the two. Numerous lineup, and name changes ensued. If you're interested in learning more, HERE'S a good place to start. 

Line Up

Chris Wimber - bass, vocals

Kirk Heiner - guitar, keys, vocals

Brian Goins - Vocals

Kevin Annis - Drums

Refuge Records 1983

1. Fourteen

♫♫►►Just A Lost Young Teen◄◄♫♫

The Enemy - I Need An Enemy

    The Enemy were a Seattle, Washington four / five piece; around from 1978 to 1982. During that span they released two singles, this being their first, the second, "Bang Bang You're Dead B/W Trendy Violence" in 79. Originally called the Fruitland Famine band, a name change ensued, late 1977. The Enemy have been mentioned as one of the west coast's first wave punk bands, as well as one of, if not the earliest Seattle punk bands to release a record. Of course, The bands story wouldn't be complete, without discussing Seattle's short lived, first punk club, "The Bird" Here's another, if you feel so inclined. I've always thought of this record as one of the more underrated punk gems of it's time. Suzi Grants vocals on Want Me, far as I'm concerned is one of the best female fronted punk tunes, period.

Line Up

George Gleason - guitar, vocals

Damon Titus - guitar, vocals

Suzi Grant - Vocals

Paul Hood - bass, vocals

Peter Barnes - Drums

King Tut Records 1978

1. I need an enemy

2. Want me

♫♫►►You Want Me To Be Like You◄◄♫♫