# 414 The Haemorrhoids - How can i love you

Side a: 1. How can i love you , 2. Hazel
Side b: 1. No more problems , 2. Celibate
UK 1981

First of 3 records (1 E.P. and 2 Lp's) by this trio they've made between 1981 and 1985. A nice piece of punky powerpop and alternative rock on this platter. My fav is "Hazel". I haven't found more infos.

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# 413 Jolie - Car mechanic

Side a: Car mechanic
Side b: Bright lights
USA 1983
Nice little record by this N.Y. City chanteuse Jolie. Two selfpenned and charming DIY (Post)punk powerpop tracks. Track "a"was produced by Tommy Ramone (Erdelyl).

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# 412 The Upstarts - Live each day

Side a: Live each day
Side b: American boys
USA 1982

Boston/MA based 4 pieces band with their debut record. In 1983 they released a  6 track mini Album called "Bobbin in the 80's" with the only remaining member Ted Richards and as a trio. Nice 60's oriented powerpop here on this record.

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# 411 Living Intents - (All the) Nice boys

Side a: (All the) Nice boys
Side b: 1. Genine , 2. Said it's so
UK 1981

A very nice slab of vinyl. I completely overlooked this record in my collection. 3 well written and played songs with some "The Police" like guitar work. A fine one! I haven't found more informations.

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# 410 Lucy - Frustration

Side a: Frustration
Side b: Tomorrow's stars
USA 1980

Very cool record by this New York 6 piece band/project (?). Maybe their lone record. The track on side b has a nice surf sound guitar on it. I like this platter very much. I haven't found more informations.

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# 409 Revenge 88 - Alone

Side a: Alone
Side b: Neonlight
BEL 1981
One of these fantastic early punk records from Belgium! This is the first (of two) releases by this Oostende based group. You can meet the band here (hear some unreleased tracks) and here. Meet one of the members here.

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# 408 The Gas - It shows in your face

Side a: It shows in your face
Side b: Tomorrow
UK 1980
First single output on Polydor records by this underrated band from England. Side a is a cracking powerpop/punk number. The b side is more an uninspired reggea number. I post their 4th single on this blog too.

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# 407 Shith - Tonight she's by my side

Side a: Tonight she's by my side
Side b: Suicide
NL 1980

Fantastic organ driven dutch punk on this 7"! The band was from Spierdijk in the north of Amsterdam. I've got this Info's from YouTube:
Jos Kok: vocals, organ / Peter Dol: guitar / Rob Mulder: drums / Ron de Roo (not on picture?): bass guitar.

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# 406 Fay Ray - Family affairs

Side a: Family affairs
Side b: Didn't have to say that
UK 1980

One of my old new wave/post punk favs. The band was from Bangor/Wales and this is their first record on "Surrey Sound Records". In 1982 they released the fine Album "Contact you" on Elektra records and the excellent single "Heatwave".

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# 405 Johnny Warman - Golden lions

Side a: Golden lions
Side b: Tomorrow's babies
UK/GER 1979

London born Johnny Warman with his second single as a solo performer.
A very strong b-side track makes this record worth listening. This single was only released in germany on RCA. Read more about Johnny Warman here.

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