Wednesday, March 8, 2017

The Last Shot (Cry Sister Cry Single)

Here's another catchy, fairly unknown single. Both tunes were written by William Sandwick. I couldn't find anything else, so unless any of you can fill in the blanks, I guess this mystery will remain. I found a live version of Cry Sister Cry, you can Check Out.


LMA Records - 1980

1. Cry Sister Cry
2. Nearly Had A Heart Break

♫♫♫...Let Emotions Fly...♫♫♫

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Zox (Strange Love Single)

Here's a catchy, mostly unknown two sider for ya. There's virtually no information on the Net regarding this band. Most of the copies I've seen have an Englishtown, NJ address written on the label. The credits list : Holland, Danger, Gunn; produced by Mike Holland. Seems fairly likely this was a DIY effort from Jersey but I'm just guessing, anybody?

Pyramis Records 1979

1. Strange Love
2. Star

♫♫♫...I Wanna Make You Feel Alright...♫♫♫

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Acme Attractions (Anyway Single)

Acme Attractions were a four piece from Lewsey Farm, Luton,  UK. Unfortunately, I couldn't find much else about them. I read 500 copies of this single exist? They released a second single under, Bonnie Parker & Acme Attractions, on Orchid Records, in 1981. They may have changed their name to The English Dream. 

Line Up -

Jim Nagle - Vocals
Geoff Lidyard - Guitar, Vocals
Ivor Brimble - Drums
Dave Adam - Bass

A-Trax Records 1980

1. Anyway
2. Never Again

♫♫♫...My Girl Says I'm Going Mad...♫♫♫

Monday, February 20, 2017

The Mix (Break Up Shake Up EP)

a repost by request, originally posted 1/24/09, new rips and scans.
The Mix were a three piece from Nanaimo, B.C.; that were around from the mid to late 80's. I can't find any other releases for the band but A Few You Tube Videos show the mix playing more polished material, live and in the studio, so they may have released something else. Sadly, one of the videos mention that Gerrit Swart, may have passed away.

Line Up -

Gerrit Swart - Bass, Vocals
Lee Worden - Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Phil Wipper - Drums, Vocals

Zoinks Records 1985

1. Maybe (Face To The Wall)
2. 3 Acts Of Love
3. Look To The Other Side
4. Break Up/Shake Up

♫♫♫...Starring Through A Dirty Window...♫♫♫

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Menlo Park (Wrong Side Of A Gun Single)

Menlo Park were an Ashland, Kentucky four piece that formed in 1979. I believe this was their only single; it was self released with a small pressing of 100-200 copies. Five more songs were released in 1981, on a 3 band comp titled, " The Recording Workshop". In 2013, Menlo Park reunited for a couple tunes, you can find it HERE. The Cheap Rewards Blog did a nice write up on these guys a few years back. If you want to read more about the band, check it out. Here's the bands Facebook page as well.

Line Up -

Mike Fitzpatrick - guitar, vocals
Ed Fields - guitar, vocals
Gary Kesling - drums, vocals
Dave Copley - bass, vocals


Wrong Planet Records 1980

1. Wrong Side Of A Gun
2. My Heart

♫♫♫...What else can I say...♫♫♫

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Lucky Pierre (Into My Arms Single)

   Lucky Pierre were a Cleveland, Ohio four piece. The band was founded in 1974 by Kevin McMahon, it's only constant member. Through multiple line-ups, hiatus's and incarnations; it seems some form of the band may still exist. In all, they released one full length, six singles, an Ep and a best of cd in 2009.
   Additional tidbits.. Brian McMahon, (Kevin's brother) played guitar for the Electric Eels.
Trent Reznor, ( founder of Nine Inch Nails) played keyboards from 1988 - 1989.
Kevin McMahon founded the band Prick in 1992.
   If you want to read more about Lucky Pierre, here's a couple places to start: Wikipedia, LuckyPrick.net

Line Up -

Kevin McMahon - Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars
Denis DeVito - Lead Guitar
Tom Lash - Bass, Vocals
Dave Zima - Drums

Unadulterated Records 1980

1. Into My Arms
2. Match

♫♫♫...Falling in love is  just something I do every day...♫♫♫

Sunday, January 8, 2017

The Bit (Don't Wanna Be Rejected)

I found little info on this one but, (as per Discogs) The Bit appear to have been a four piece from Whittier California. Other than this single, they released a second one titled, "band of your dreams" on Allied Artists Records in 1982. I couldn't find who played what instrument's but the line up included: Tommy Arriola, Louis Cardenas, David Flores, and Danny Ramos.

Vista Records 1980

1. Don't Wanna Be Rejected
2. You Girl

♫♫♫...Who's The One Who Always Stays...♫♫♫