The Jags (Woman's World Single)

A repost, by request, originally posted 12-21-10, New Rips and Scans.

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A repost, by request, originally posted 2-7-10, new rips and scans.
   I think I've probably owned every Jags record, at one time or another; this one being my favorite of the bunch. Most of their records are pretty easy to find and inexpensive, so if you like this, you shouldn't have much trouble finding it.
   The Jags were a Yorkshire based four piece that formed in 1978. In July of that year, they signed to Island Records and before disbanding sometime around 1982; they released an Ep, a couple Lp's and a maybe a half a dozen singles.

Line Up -

Nick Watkinson - Vocals
John Alder - Guitar
Steve Prudence - Bass
Alex Baird - Drums

Island Records 1980

1. Womans World
2. Dumb Blonde

♫♫♫...I Can't Be Sad If Your Upset...♫♫♫

Spasms (It Never Happens Like It Does On The Telly Single)

A repost, by request, originally posted 12-21-10, New Rips and Scans.
   The Spasms were a four piece from Chesterfield England. I think this may have been their only single, and according to this Boredteenagers page, there were only 500 pressed. I also found this Myspace page.

Line Up -

Pete Monk - Guitar
Glen Broadhurst - Vocals and Guitar
John Baines - Bass
Brian Slater - Drums

Ellie Jay Records 1980

1. It Never Happens Like It Does On The Telly
2. Monday Morning

♫♫♫...My Life Is Just To Real For Me...♫♫♫

The Speedies (Let Me Take Your Foto and Something On My Mind Singles)

A re-post, by request, originally posted separately on 6-17-09 and 5-10-10. New rips and scans enjoy!
The Speedies were one of the more popular bands of the late 1970's NYC, Max's Kansas City/ C.B.G.B's Club Scene, despite the fact that 3 of the 5 members were still in High School at the time. At the height of their popularity, Allen, the drummer, was 15, Greg and Eric, the 2 guitar players were 16, John Marino was 20 and John Carlucci, 21. They broke the House attendance records at Max's Kansas City by selling out 4 shows in one weekend. The Speedies opened for many of the biggest Punk/Power Pop bands of the era, including The Jam, The Undertones, The Gang of Four, Ultravox, The Members, The David Johanson Group,The Plimsouls, The Rezillos, and the Tourists.They released 2 super catchy singles, the first, "Let Me Take your Foto" b/w "No Substitute", was produced by the late Joel Webber, (the founder of the New Music Seminar) and recorded at Skyline studios in NYC. The second,"Something on My Mind" b/w "Time", was produce by Clem Burke of Blondie, and recorded at Jimi Hendrix' Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village. Here's The Speedies Myspace page.

Line Up -

John Marino - Lead Vocals
Eric Hoffert - Lead Guitar
John Carlucci - Bass, Vocals
Greg Crewdson - Guitar
Allen Hurkin - Drums

Golden Disc Records 1979

1. Let Me Take Your Foto
2. No Substitute

♫♫♫...I Just Might Get Annoyed...♫♫♫



Speedy Delivery Music 1981

1. Something On My Mind
2. Time



♫♫♫...Another Teenage Disappointment...♫♫♫

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

   To those of you who follow this blog; me apologizing for long hiatuses, has become somewhat of a regular occurrence over the last few years. So once again I must apologize for my latest one. I thought of closing down the blog at one point but old habits die hard, lol.. So,   one of my many New Years resolutions this year, is to re-commit myself. I'm hoping to have more time to start posting more regularly. I'll try to re-post your request's and hopefully get some new records up soon. I hope all of you had a Nice Christmas and I hope you all have a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, 2017!

Keep On Rockin'!
Frank

Division 4 (On The Beat Ep)

Wow, time goes by so fast. I can't believe it's been three months since my last new post. If your a regular of this blog; I guess your pretty used to me apologizing for long absences by now. This isn't the way I want to run things but it's all I have to offer right now. I guess a faint pulse, is better than no pulse at all. Anyway, lets get back to what really matters, The Music!
  
Division 4 were a four piece from Sydney, Australia; that were around from 1980 to 84. Brothers Brad and Kieren Fitzpatrick, formed the band out of the ashes of a short lived Punk outfit, The Bland. Feeling like the Punk scene was dying, they recruited Joe Genua and Anthony Howell to form the band. Anthony left and was replaced by Ian Schofield, who played on this, their only record, (as far as I know) which was independently released. If you would like to read more about Division 4, go check out their Facebook Page.

Line Up -

Brad Fitzpatrick - Guitar
Kieren Fitzpatrick - Vocals, Guitar
Ian Schofield - Bass
Joe Genua - Drums, Vocals

Independently released 1982

1. She's Just Not Anybody
2. Stop Dreaming
3. I Can't Give You Everything

♫♫♫...I've Got My Own Problems...♫♫♫

Process Of Elimination E.P.

 a repost, by request, originally posted 11/18/09, new rips and scans, enjoy!
   Here's the classic Mid West V/A Process Of Elimination E.P. Their were three pressings (that I know of) of this record. Mine being a third, with the yellow labels. The original Process of Elimination artwork was by Jeff Nelson (Minor Threat/Dischord Records), but got lost in the mail. Early ads for the Process EP featured a completely different mock-up of the cover, presumably based on Jeff's art. My favorite on here is the great early version of Toxic Reason's Riot Squad, with the fix running a close second. The Necros track is cool too. Honestly except for maybe the Mcdonalds track (which I think is a joke) There all good. I didn't have the room to include all of the band bios but, I put links for most of their Myspaces.

Touch & Go Records 1981

1. Necros - Bad Dream
2. Meatmen - Meatmen Stomp
3. Negative Approach - Lost Cause
4. Youth Patrol - Americas Power
5. Toxic Reasons - Riot Squad
6. Violent Apathy - I Can't Take It
7. Mcdonalds - Miniature Golf
8. The Fix - No Idols

♫♫♫..They'll Take You Away...♫♫♫

Benwah Torpedos (Fingerprints Single)

a repost, by request, originally posted 9/15/10, new rips and scans, enjoy!
  After searching the web for a while, I basically came up empty on this one. I can tell you, the band was from Philadelphia, and the single is from 1981, that's it. Both tracks are great, Pop/Punk, that's well produced. I found the b side a few places on the web,(I think it was comped, on one of the Hyped To Deaths) but I prefer Fingerprints, I really like the intro. Anyway, as usual, any info you may have is always appreciated.

Dead Stan Records 1981

1. Fingerprints (Love Addict)
2. Debbie's Like London

♫♫♫.Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na.♫♫♫