Saturday, May 18, 2019

Flying Squid (Question, Only Questions)

   Heading to Philly tonight, with my Wife and Daughter to check out The Hives. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to see them. Hoping they still rock; could use a good show.
 
   Speaking of..... Here's a mystery two sider from Flying Squid. I believe I had a request for this one, years ago; sorry for taking so long. Couldn't find anything on the net but best I can tell; they were a Philly three piece and this appears to be their only record. Not sure how many copies exist but all the ones I've seen are signed. Could be, they recorded the record and sold them a couple of years later. Oddly, the record label is dated 1980 and the sleeve lists 1982. The only Flying Squid mention I found was on an Ebay listing, that called them a metal band. At any rate, to my ears; this is Punky Powerpop, all the way.
Enjoy!

Line Up -

Rhys George - Vocals, Guitar
Pasquale Paris - Drums
Ken Webb - Bass

Polliwog Records - 1980 

1. Questions, Only Questions
2. Commercial Potential

♫♫♫...Where can I find some answers...♫♫♫   

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Untouchables - So Long Honey / I Need You

   Here's a fairly rare one, that I don't believe's been comped yet. I couldn't find a shred of info anywhere on these guys; so hopefully posting the record will yield something. For my taste, the a side is a so so, punky, New wave tune. It's the flip that makes the record. I need you is great Powerpop, with an Everly Brothers vibe, minus a few harmonies. If I had to guess, I would say these guys were probably from NY state or maybe even the midwest but honestly, I have no clue, Enjoy! 

Foo King Music 1981

1. So Long Honey
2. I Need You

♫♫♫...On The Loosing End...♫♫♫