15 Nov 2009

# 241 The Uncool Dance Band - Jaqueline


Side a: Jaqueline
Side b: No. 17
UK 1981
First (of two) output from this Doncaster/UK band. The track "No.17" is also on the compilation called "Locical steps". But this is a different (not so catchy) version of this song. Meet one of the band members here.

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# 240 The Maps - I'm talking to you


Side a: I'm talking to you
Side b: My eyes are burning
USA 1979
Great powerpop from this Boston/MA based band. This is their lone release. They also had a track on a compilation called "Billy's revue".

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# 239 Vampires - Harry's house


Side a: Harry's house
Side b: Mystery and madness
UK 1982
Three piece band from the UK. Cool goth influenced powerpop here on this record. Maybe their one and only ? I haven't found informations about this platter.

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1 Nov 2009

# 238 The Bodgers - I hate phoning girls


Side a: I hate phoning girls
Side b: Stutter
UK 1982
Found this one in my record collection. I bought this for years and i overlooked this completely. Superb powerpop with funny stupid lyrics. I haven't found any infos.

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# 237 The Trend - Polly & Wendy


Side a: Polly & Wendy
Side b: Family way
UK 1980
Cool second single (of four) by this Manchester/UK area based band. Read more here.

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# 236 Splash - Fear no evil


Side a: Fear no evil
Side b: Give me your body
UK 1981
Good quirky New Wave/Powerpop on this platter. I haven't found information about this band. The record came out on Ramkup Records, the same label that bring us the mighty "Long Tall Shorty".

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23 Oct 2009

# 235 The Wardens - Last like this


Side a: Last like this
Side b: Do so well
UK 1979
Band from Sussex/UK with their lone release. A very good self-released powerpop platter. They also had a track on the compilation "499 2139". Great !

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# 234 Attack - Ooa hela natten


Side a: Ooa hela natten
Side b: Kom fram
SWE 1981
Fantastic powerpoppy Glamrock from this swedish group ! The track on the b side is a killer ! This is their second single. I love it !!!!

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# 233 Cole Younger and the Koolettes - It'll be alright on the night


Side a: It'll be alright on the night
Side b: Ice cole love
UK 1981
Killer powerpop by Cole and his girls. I don't know how much records he has released. And i can't find informations about this guy. But i'ts great, isn't it ?

Thanks to my alltime best friend who gave me this record as a present !

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# 232 Karl Withworth - Names Numbers & Places


Side a: Names Numbers & Places
Side b: Identity
UK 1981
Superb mod revival record. This was his first solo release of two. Karl Withworth is still active as a musician. Meet him here.

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