The Moondogs - Lets Touch

   Happy New Year! Here's a slab of lo-fi Powerpop to get the new year started. As is often the case, there's little info on these guys. Big thanks to Bruce for his help. The Moodogs were a Los Angeles, CA four piece, around in the early eighties. This was the second, of their three DIY releases. I included a few bonus tracks from their 1980 release, reissued in 2017 on Mighty Mouth Music. If you want to hear the other tunes; you can grab one Here.

 Line Up:

Tom Musick - guitar, vocals
Greg Suffolk - bass

Tim Suffolk - drums, vocals

Danny Clifford - guitar, vocals

Kristine Clifford - vocals on You Have Loved Before

California Records 1982

1. Dance With Me Cheryl

2. You Have Loved Before

3. Your The Girl

4. Home Coming

♫♫►►Nothin Else Can Spark Me Like You Can◄◄♫♫

The Native Tongues - Reaction Records EP

   Hey... It's almost Christmas! In case I don't post anything else before then; I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!
   I couldn't find anything on this one. Steve Granados credited on all songs is the only clue? Not sure if this was a band or one person? At any rate; although a bit amateurish, this is definitely a catchy, slab of power pop. Never go back has a major Jam vibe to it. Enjoy!

Reaction Records

1. Can't Say Go

2. Never Go Back

3. Lied To

4. It's Over

♫♫►►The Swings are Swinging◄◄♫♫

Linear Descent - Sheila Single

   Linear Descent were a Seattle, Washington four piece, around in the early Eighties. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything else on them. Pretty sure this was their only disk. First time I heard Sheila, I thought these guys were most likely from Texas.

Line Up

Michael Guttormsen - guitar, vocals

Ray Hanowell - guitar, vocal

James Bush - bass

Jeff Parkhurst - drums

Pomo Records 1982

1. Sheila

2. This Man's Disgrace

♫♫►►When She Finds The Time To Look At Me◄◄♫♫

The Swing Set - You That I Want Single

    The Swing Set were a Rochester, NY four piece, that were around from 1983, to 1986. Far as I know, this was their only record.

Line Up

Doug Cox - Vocals, Guitar

Walt O'Brien - Guitar, Vocals

Ted Perkins - Bass

Dave Martin - Drums

Peppermint Records 1985

1. You That I Want

2. Trying To Get You Out Of My Mind

♫♫♫►►Calling Myself On The Phone◄◄♫♫♫

Cult Figures - In Love EP

    Cult Figures were a Birmingham four piece that formed in 1977. They released two three track EP's before disbanding in 1980. The band reformed in 2016. They released a number of quality EP's and two full lengths before Gary Jones sadly lost his fight with cancer in 2022. If you want to check them out further, here's some links.

Bandcamp , Tumblr, Facebook, John Clarkson Interview  

Line Up -

Gary Jones - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Jon Hodgson - Guitar, Vocals
Martin Hughes - Bass
Alan Rodger - Drums

Rather Records 1980

1. I remember

2. Laura Kate

3. Almost a love song

♫♫♫►►You Will Always Be Just 17◄◄♫♫

The Snapshots - No Jane Single

    The Snapshots were a Westchester, N.Y. outfit that were around, (I'm guessing) from the late 70's till 1983. A three piece when this self released effort was recorded, Robert Mag was later added to take over vocal duties. There's a rare stamped paper sleeve that exists. Of course, mine isn't one of them. There was a second release, a flexi given away at shows titled, "Wish me well / Oh Japan" from 1982. Big thanks to the Sing Sing Blog for doing the research on this one back in 2012. If you'd like to read the entire interview, you can find it here.  

Line Up

Bob Rocco - Guitar, Vocals
John Winhimer - Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Frank Corbo Drums, Vocals

Clic Records 1980

1. No Jane
2. Since You've Gone

♫♫►►Please Come Home To Me◄◄♫♫

Dick N The Donuts - Saturday Night

 Once this one gets it's hooks in you; it's hard to get it out of your head. Super catchy chorus that will have your head boppin' in no time, plus a sing along on the B side, in case you feel so inclined. There's little info on these guys, other than being from Ontario, Canada. Credits on the record go to Bickerton and Waddington.  My copy is sleeveless, as most appear to be. I borrowed this picture of the sleeve from Discogs, so you can see what it looks like. As always, if any of you have info to share, it's most appreciated. I included Flac and MP3 versions as was suggested. 

Ransom Records 1981

1. Saturday Night

2. Sing Along With The Donuts

♫♫►►Jukebox Rhythm Gonna Do It Right◄◄♫♫