After a fairly frenetic weekend, decided to share some not so common tracks from a variety of jangly artists. I promise you will fall in love with these tunes.
In the UK corner we have Caretaker Race, featuring ex-Loft Andy Strickland and their 3rd single which also appears on the LP 'Hangover Square'. Catchy in a Bitter Springs/Go-Betweens way. Whirl are from Manchester and their first 12" Heaven Forbid features 4 cracker tracks, the title track being the clear winner.
An LP I picked up in 1985 [I recall getting a Dentists record at the same time at good old Waterfront Records in Sydney] by the Ruby Chain. This was one of these releases that had the classic Waterfront sticker on the front, which was the sole reason for many off the cuff purchases. No chance of pre-listening on a blog or via Oink etc...
The stcker said "Great new group from Holland!! With an equally great album!!! Melodic; Sweet; gentle POP not too far removed from the Go-Betweens." While the LP wouldn't necessarily be in my all time top 10, there is something about the track Bridesmaiden I especially love. Classic example of jangly.
Buzz of Delight is early incarnation of Matthew Sweet, such a happy release! Normally I play 'In Summer' on radio, but Miracle is a killer track as well.
Enough already! Start downloading.
Track listing:
I wish I'd said that CARETAKER RACE [from LP Hangover Square - Foundation Label]
Bridesmaiden THE RUBY CHAIN [from LP Sharon's Smile - Ruby Records 01]
Better than before SNEAKY FEELINGS [from 12" Better Than Before - Flying Nun]
Heaven Forbid WHIRL [from Heaven Forbid 12" - Playroom Records]
I want to say what goes without saying THE WOULD BE'S
[from 12" I'm Hardly Ever Wrong - Decoy Records]
Time to groom KITCHENS OF DISTINCTION [from LP 'Love Is Hell' - One Little Indian]
Miracle BUZZ OF DELIGHT [from 12" Soundcastles - DB Records]
Go South THIRD CIRCLE [from LP Raging Sun -Rouska]
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2 comments:
hey!
nice blog, great selection of songs. but who does that funny voice belong to?
i really loved the bag-o-shells song, would be great with some more obscure ric menck stuff!
i would recommed using www.zshare.net instead.
cheers,
chris
pop gossip stuff ...
my dear friend sally ward (who helped on the first three 'trout fishing in leytonstones') played keyboards in the caretaker race, innovatively using an ironing board as a stand, was introduced ,by me , to her husband to be lester noel (of grab grab the haddock,north of cornwallis, and beats international) at the colourfield gig wher the loft split up in a hilariously sulky manner onstage...
leytonstone was filled with pop groups - the raw herbs, the loft, wishing stones, caretaker race, kill devil hills, a bob, a wolfhound ,and heaven knows how many others. the roads we all lived on are now underneath the m11.
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