Native Tongue (Lies/Baby Single)

  Here's one of at least three bands, (that I know of) that called themselves Native Tongue. I believe this short lived outfit was from southern California. Honestly, the A side of this record doesn't do much for me; but the B side "Baby" saves the disc. It reminds me of a song called Trash, by the 70's UK band called The Doll. Info is scarce on these guys, and the sleeve reveals little, not even the band members. I did however find THIS SITE on Gary Farmer, that at least gives a couple of the band members names. As always, please feel free to fill in the banks.

Zane Goodson - Vocals, Keyboards
Eldin Green - Vocals, Guitar
Bruce ? - Bass
Gary Farmer - Vocals, Drums

37 Records 1984

1. Lies
2. Baby

***Native Tongue***

White Animals ("Nashville Babylon" & "Lost Weekend")

By request, here’s another re-post from a couple of years ago. Instead of reposting both records separately; I decided to re-record, and combine (what i consider to be the highlights) from them into one.
  The White Animals were from Nashville, Tennessee. During a span of seven years between 1980, and 1987, they released four LP’s, an EP, a Live LP, and at least a single, or two. If you would like to read more about the White Animals, here’s a bio at Allmusic, and their Myspace.

Lineup-

William Collins – Guitar, Vocals

Kevin Gray – Rhythm Guitar, Organ, Vocals
Stevie Boyd – Bass, Vocals
Ray Crabtree – Drums

(On Lost Weekend)

Rich Parks – Lead Guitar
Tim Coats – “Dubmaster”

Dread Beat Records 1981, and 1982

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Sorry I haven't been very active lately

Sorry I haven't been very active lately. I've been pretty busy, and all of this storage site crap has kind of robbed me of my enthusiasm. I just started working on something pretty cool for ya; but in the meantime, by request, I re-posted:

The Psyclone Rangers Swing, Baby Swing Single
The Sighs First Single, With First E.P, And A Couple Of LP Tracks
A Few Highlights From The Jimbob And The Leisure Suits LP
Protagonists EP

Thanks For The Requests! Even Though I Haven't Been Answering All Of Your Comments Lately; I Want You To Know They're Very Much Appreciated!
Thank You, And Enjoy!!!!!!!
Frank

The Nads (Single + Bonus Tracks)

I posted this record a while back; but this re post has far superior sound, and band info, as well as some great bonus tracks, Enjoy!!
The Nads story begins, as the 70’s were coming to a close. Larry Brown was trying to decide if he wanted to be a lawyer; while attending Catholic College in Providence, RI. Unhappy with the American charts, which were mostly populated by Disco at the time. He became interested in the Punk and New Wave scene brewing across the pond. The music was brash and reckless, while maintaining a fun simplicity that beckoned inclusion to anyone who wanted to be part of it. Inspired, Larry picked up his guitar, churned out Blame It on the Priests, and thus ended his College Endeavor.
Larry, along with Shane Williams, one of his best friends from high school; decided they would form a band. The two were big fans of the 60’s British Invasion and felt this new music linked back to it. Having never played bass in his life Shane went out and bought a Hofner. He learned to play quickly, as the two arranged from an ever burgeoning songbook that was being compiled. One day while playing The Sex Pistols, marveling at the emotion, and the intensity of the music; the two were laughing at the absurdity of their name.” They might as well call themselves The Gonads, or Nads or something!!”. As the laughter diminished, they looked at each other; and after a nod of understanding – The Nads it was!
Classified ads were placed in the local free paper, which brought Rick Zeigler in on drums and Bob Kropp on guitar, completing the line-up. Things took off quickly from there….. The reception to the band was strong, especially given the musical climate of the times.
There were three separate studio recording sessions; the last one produced the three songs that make up this Ep. 1,000 copies were pressed, as well as a number of buttons/pins picturing the Nads logo; some of which were thrown into the crowd at shows. They played all the requisite places, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, The Living Room in Providence, The Rat in Boston, CBGB’s and Hurrah’s in NYC. The RI press was especially supportive and featured the band several times in the area papers. They gigged regularly with bands like the Neighborhoods, Robin Lane and The Chartbusters, The Schemers and Human Sexual Response; as well as opening for bands such as: Mink DeVille, U2, and Squeeze. Glen Tilbrook of Squeeze became a friend, and had agreed to produce their follow up record, but the band broke up before it happened.
The Nads last gig was Nov 17, 1981 opening for U2 in Providence on their second US tour; after that, Bob Kropp dropped out to pursue other interests. They spent a year or so auditioning guitarists and surviving moves to CT and NY. Bob Kropp finally rejoined the band, but by then Larry had enough and decided to leave. The other three carried on and enjoyed success under the name Action Faction, with a new lead singer.
Bob Kropp is still active as a songwriter, producer and musician in Nashville. Rick Zeigler owns Indy Records in Indianapolis and Shane Williams lives and works in the NY metro area.

*Note* - " I would like to thank Larry Brown, who's help, and generosity, made this post possible"

Frank-


Lineup-

Larry Brown - Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
Bob Kropp - Lead Guitar
Shane Williams - Bass
Rick Zeigler – Drums

Zip Records 1980

1. You Don’t Know Me
2. The Hurt’s Gone
3. Blame It On The Priests
4. I’d Do Anything
5. The Ballad
6. I’m Not Like Everybody Else (Demo)
7. Fashion Girl

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Impossible Years (Baby Baby Single)

Here's another re post, it's a request for Wally from The Beautiful Music.Com. They have a number of cool releases, go check them out.The Impossible Years were from Philadelphia, they formed in 1978. They originally called themselves The Jags, but after hearing a single from the English band of the same name, decided to rename themselves after The 1968 Movie. I recently discovered this record comes in two different versions. One with print on the label, and (I suspect) no pic sleeve; and a picture sleeve version with the labels having pictures of a couple, and a sunset. Does anyone know which came first??? If you'd like to read more about the band, I found this page at The Mod Pop Punk Archives .. I also stumbled upon a blog called Tapewrecks, that has some recreated lost Jags tracks, their definitely worth a listen.

Lineup-

Todd Shuster - Vocals, and Guitar
Howard Luberski - Bass
Seth Schweitzer - Drums

Self Released 1981

1. Baby Baby
2. She's No Fun

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The Gas (From The Cradle To The Grave Collection)

On October 3rd 2009, I posted The Gas's Ignore Me Single. A few people requested to hear more from them, but unfortunately I never got around to it. Just recently I got another request, due to the dead Megaupload link. I figured this was a perfect opportunity to put together my own retrospect, or best of if you will. I dug through my records, and these are all I have. I seem to remember seeing another single years ago, but this may be all of their releases, I'm not totally sure. I pulled my favorite songs from each one; sorry for the crappy picture, I didn't feel like taking each picture separately, and my camera sucks, Enjoy!!

The Gas were a UK three piece that were around in the early eighties. Unfortunately, for as many records as these guys put out; not allot of info exists.

Line Up:

Donnie Burke - Vocals, Guitar
Dell Vickers - Bass, Vocals
Leslie Sampson - Drums, Vocals

Polydor & Good Vibrations Records 1981-1983

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Shane Champagne (S/T 10" EP)

Re Post from October 15th 2011


Here's the second of three releases from Boston's Shane Champagne. If you would like to here the first single along with some info on the band; check out these post's, on the Short Sharpe Kick In The Teeth, and Cheap Rewards Blogs.

Line Up:

Gary Shane - Guitar, Vocals
David Champagne - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Chip Dundee - Bass, Vocals
Ricky Rothchild - Drums

Pure And Easy Records 1980

1. Hold On To The Mystery
2. Lead Me On
3. I Don't Need A Knife
4. Shadow World
5. Money Talks
6. Lonely Next To You

***Download***