a repost, by request, originally posted 8/20/09, new rips and scans.The Keys Album is a true Powerpop classic; unfortunately, it has really bad production. It's thin sounding and tinny with very little bottom end, (check out You tube and you'll see what I mean). I don't usually like to eq records but this one was begging for it. Hopefully, I made it sound a little better, I tried. Songs like I don't wanna cry and, If it's not too much, are practically flawless examples of Powerpop at it's best. The Keys formed in London around 1979.They were, Drew Barfield, and Steve Tatler who played in a previous band together called John Doe. Ben Grove who played guitar for The Banned, and later the Retros, and ex-Wings drummer Geoff Britton who also later did a stint with Manfred Mans Earth Band. They were signed to A&M records and released the U.K. only LP “The Keys Album”. It was produced by Joe Jackson and drew rave reviews, but unfortunately it didn't sell very well. Besides the album, They also had six singles to their credit. Sadly due to a lack of interest The Keys split in 1983.
Line Up -
Ben Grove - Vocals, Guitar
Steve Tatler - Vocals, Guitar
Drew Barfield - Vocals, Bass
Geoff Britton - Drums
A&M Records 1981
♫♫♫...I Got You Figured Out...♫♫♫
15 comments:
Steve Tatler form the Keys
Glad you like the music.
Thanks for your support
Thanks for the comment Steve love the record.
Please post the singles
i.e. : just a camera & RUNAWAY (my favourite song !!!)
Hi I think I might have the just a camera single, but I'm sure I don't have the other one, sorry.
Keys Re Union Gig
This Sunday 25th Sep at Tulse Hill Tavern Tulse hill London 9.00
Thanks for the info, Shame I'm not close enough to go see them. I'm sure it will be a fun show!
Wow. This is quite the album. Your EQing was great, too. :D
Thanks DK. It's a tough one; I tried not to over do it.
I was thinking about picking up their numerous singles. Are they worth it?
Sorry for the how long its taken me to respond. All of they're records are certainly worth owning; they were a great band!
Great band was the Keys, great PowerPop music!
Sure was! Thanks for commenting!
Any chance that this could be re-upped? The link appears to be dead.
Thanks in advance!
Pretty sure the keys link is ok? Give it another try.
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