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Hullo Folks.
Yup, it seems it's time again for some more music from back then that still sounds great in the hear and now.
Up first, an album i recommend heartily, it's a little to the left, (or right), of the type of thing i usually post here, but i'm sure that you men of taste and distinction will find it hits the spot nonetheless. ;)
SISTER DOUBLE HAPPINESS were a Hard post-Punk Blues Rock band formed in 1986 in San Francisco. They released four studio albums, an EP, and a live album across their nine-year existence.
Its core members were Gary Floyd and Lynn Perko, who were in the seminal Punk band THE DICKS.
Sister Double Happiness' music was bluesier than that of the Dicks, and lyrically they were generally more personal in tone than the politically radical style of their earlier band; however, Floyd and Perko's leftist lyrics and punk influences were not entirely gone.
Debuting in 1988 with a self-titled album on former BLACK FLAG guitarist Greg Ginn's SST Records, the band spent much of the next few years touring, building up a loyal grass roots following with their emotive Bluesy Alternative Rock.
However, they also split up for a period during this time, with Floyd taking a sabbatical from the band to pursue his interest in Eastern philosophy and spirituality.
With the focus back on the music, 1991 saw the band sign to major label Reprise Records, and release the "Heart & Mind" album, which in turn led to more bouts of heavy touring, both as a headliner and support act.
A switch to Warner Chappel and the expansion of the band to a quintet occured before the release of their third (and best) album, "Uncut" in 1993.
Later the same year, a self-titled EP was also issued by the same label, before the band again found a new home, this time with Seattle's Sub Pop Records.
Issuing album No 4, "Horsey Water" for their new label in 1994, the band gradually began to crumble in the wake of the records release, as the years of fruitless struggle took their toll on interpersonal relationships in the groups ranks.
After the dissolution of Sister Double Happiness in 1995, Floyd formed and primarily played in Europe with the blues group THE GARY FLOYD BAND; a compilation of this material, "Backdoor Preacher Man", is now available.
Floyd and Sister Double Happiness guitarist Danny Roman also earlier played in BLACK KALI MA, a blues-punk act that recorded an LP entitled "You Ride The Pony (I'll Be The Bunny)" for Alternative Tentacles in 1999.
Gary Floyd is now in a band called THE BUDDHA BROTHERS, and has also recorded solo as a country musician.
Perko went on to become a member of indie rock band IMPERIAL TEEN in 1996, who have released five albums to date. Perko also appeared on Black Kali Ma's lone album.
Guitarist Ben Cohen returned to his native France and became more interested in electronic and dance music post-SDH, recording with THE PARTY & STARDUST, and guesting alongside DAFT PUNK.
Under the alias of BENJAMIN DIAMOND he has released five albums of Dance/Electro music.
Bassist Jeff Palmer went on to join Psychedelic Pop band MOMMYHEADS, recording four albums with them, and also joined the reformed SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE.
His replacement in SDH, Miles Montalbano, had also played in BLACK KALI MA and later recorded with JONATHAN RICHMAN. He's now a respected indie film maker, best known for his movie, "Revolution Summer"
A posthumous Sister Double Happiness album, "A Stone's Throw from Love (Live and Acoustic at the Great American Music Hall 06/17/92)", was released in 1999 by Innerstate Records.
SISTER DOUBLE HAPPINESS - Uncut (1993) USA
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QOBXSZIO
Formed in Barnsley in 1982, and taking their name from a phrase in James Joyce's "Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man", the original incarnation of Hard Rockers BABY TUCKOO featured vocalist Steve Holton (who soon departed to join CYRKA), and ex-HERITAGE and GEDDES AXE guitarist Andy Barrott.
Keyboard player Alan Tidswell joined VERITY prior to former OVERDRIVE vocalist Rob Armitage (a man once compared to a 'Kop full of David Coverdales') joining in 1983.
The band's 1983 debut single, "Mony Mony", released on the Albion label, was produced by ex-ARGENT man John Verity and this was soon followed by the "First Born", album a year later in 1984 through the Ultranoise label.
In 1985 Baby Tuckoo signed to the enterprising Music For Nations label who subsequently released the band's second album, "Force Majeure", to critical acclaim. The label followed this up with the EP "Rock (Rock)", and in early 1986, the "Tears Of A Clown" EP.
BABY TUCKOO then teamed up with Leicester's CHROME MOLLY for the joint headlining "Best Of British" tour.
Baby Tuckoo called it a day when Armitage quit to join German Metal band ACCEPT, although he was never to record with the band. After a mere nine month stint with Accept, Armitage joined JAGGED EDGE, then founded the short-lived PASSION before quitting the music business.
His former Baby Tuckoo colleague Andy Barrott went on to join former tour mates Chrome Molly, playing on their 1990 "Slaphead" album.
Barrott then formed SWAMPWALK, releasing a four song 1993 EP entitled "Rush Of Blood", and later that year, a full length album, "Strangled At Birth". Spells of touring followed, supporting the likes of XENTRIX and CATHEDRAL, before Swampwalk's second & final album "Technicolour Vomit Jet" appeared in 1996.
BABY TUCKOO - First Born (1984) UK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CSVO75DM
Swedish band TORCH formed in 1979 in Eskilstuna, were a powerful traditional Heavy Metal act that garnered lots of praise in their time.
They debuted for Tandan Records in 1982 with a five song self-titled Mini LP, (later re-titled "Fire Raiser", for it's CD reissue).
A limited edition (1,500 copies), three song 12" EP, "Bad Girls" (aka "Limited Edition For Export Only"), followed in 1983, before the release of their self-titled debut album, (retitled "Warlock" in Japan & the USA).
These releases garnered Torch plaudits and favourable column inches in the pages of Europe's Metal press, and raised expectations that their next record could see them make a major splash on the world stage.
However, their 1984 album "Elektrikiss", was saddled with one of the most hackneyed album sleeves of the year, and despite the undeniably great music in the grooves, the artwork and poor distribution stymied the band's sales at this important juncture.
Sadly, this was the end of the road for Torch, as the group folded sometime during 1985.
Guitarist Claus Wildt relocated to America to join MASI, appearing on 1988's "Downtown Dreamers", album.
Wildt's guitar partner Chris First and drummer Steve Streaker, (real name Håkan Hedlund), became ensconced in the ranks of CRYSTAL PRIDE, appearing on their four song 1990 Demo.
Vocalist Dan Dark (real name Osten Bidebo) latterly fronted a covers act named BLÄÄSTERS.
TORCH announced a high profile return to the live circuit with an appearance at the 'Keep It True IV' festival held in April 2005 at the Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Koenigshofen, Germany. The only original member in this line up however, was vocalist Dan Dark with the other members holding past credentials with SCAAR and GRIFFEN.
Heart Of Steel Records signed the new look TORCH for a 2009 album of re-recorded greatest "hits", "Dark Sinner".
TORCH - Torch Mini LP & Bad Girls EP (1982) Sweden
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VGOK5OB8
ROLLERBALL were an Italian quartet formed in Florence, Tuscany in the early 1980's.
Following a self-titled seven song demo cassette and a song on the 1983 "H.M.Eruptions" compilation LP, the band released this four song 12" EP.
Entitled "Outlast The Game", and released on Rollerball/Discomix Records, i'll let DaN's review from The Corroseum website explain this one better than i ever could.
"It's definitely a hard one to describe. Not that the music itself is that incredibly original, but the songs differ so much from each other and none of them are really that reminiscent of any particular band. Um, but then again, the vocals are quite familiar. Very close to my favorite German screamer Toto Bergman of LIVING DEATH-fame, and I don't think it's just the vox that makes me think of the old Speed Metal gods. The 'balls play around with melodies and moods in a bit more adventurous way though, and with the exception of their intense and upbeat theme song they could hardly be called Speed Metal per se. "Do You Know Alan?" could almost be accused of being 'Party-Metal' if it didn't for some strange reason remind me of VENOM at times. On the other hand it's quite an intricate and well written piece of sing-along Metal music. Doesn't make much sense does it? The superb "Escape" could definitely fall within the Epic Metal category, but in a very woeful and down-to-earth way. It guess you could call it their very own "Hallowed Be Thy Name". Brilliant melodies in there, simply brilliant. ROLLERBALL at their finest.
I later discovered the band made a 2nd release. When I finally got hold of "Don't Push The Button" I was very sad to discover that in only one year, the band had completely turned away from Metal. This peculiar double-12" contains 6 songs of plain, poppy New Wave/Post-punk, and as a closet (but very selective) nw/pp-fan I can vouch for the fact that they're not handling this new direction very gallantly." Review by DaN http://www.thecorroseum.com/
ROLLERBALL - Outlast The Game EP (1983) Italy
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IJ2MDIV1
DESPERATE OATES were a 3 piece NWOBHM band based in the wild fenlands of Lincolnshire. The band were formed in the early 1980's and featured Jake 'Lin Tremayne' Williams (alias John Singing Rock) on Guitar and Vocals, John "Piggy" Line on Bass and Vocals and Shaun "E" Muff on Drums and Vocals.
Their music was a blend of Hard Rock and 12 Bar Boogie. The band gained quite a repertoire in their area and played many gigs over their four year existence.
Jake's guitar style was heavily influenced at this stage by the legendary Steve Zodiac of NWOBHM band VARDIS, with whom Williams worked in his capacity as a Vardis guitar tech.
However, the band only ever wrote a handful of their own material backed up by heavier versions of covers such as STATUS QUO's "In My Chair" and T REXs "Get It On (Bang A Gong)".
A couple of demo tapes were released and, in 1984, a three song EP entitled "Burning Alive".
The EP earned Desperate Oates some interest, making it into the independent singles chart as a result of a positive review in Sounds magazine.
Around the beginning of 1987 the band members decided to split up the band and go their separate ways.
Jake moved to Cornwall and formed CHAIN LIGHTNING, (with ex-CLOVEN HOOF vocalist Derek Hodd), who went on to release two cassette only Mini albums in the early '90's, additionally Williams also found the time to play with GRINDER.
Since reforming in the mid '00's, Chain Lightning have released a full length album, "Bolt From The Blue", which came out in 2007.
Sadly, about 3 years ago, John "Piggy" Line, Desperate Oates' bass player, passed away.
DESPERATE OATES - Burning Alive EP (1984) UK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TKUBZPGU
Formed in Middlesex in 1983, ORION were a melodic NWOBHM band who showed a lot of promise.
The original line up contained guitarist Ken Tilley and Simon Ward on bass, both of whom jumped ship to join Nottingham based act DEUCE in early 1984.
Undettered, Orion mainstays Mike Ryde and Pete Andrews recruited Alan Risk and Jay Ryde as replacements and set about recording their lone release.
The "Insane In Another World" 7" single was released by Lost Moment Records later in 1984.
It appears that Orion was rather short lived, as nothing further was heard from the band or from it's former members.
Although it was cruelly overlooked at the time, over the years it has become a well regarded, if rather idiosyncratic and melodic, relic of the NWOBHM era.
Make no mistake, if you're looking for the untamed raw sound of a VENOM or DEMON PACT, look elsewhere.
However if you don't mind Melodic Metal with progressive flourishes and some tasty guitarwork, you could do worse than hunting down Orion.
(Sorry, that was a terrible pun!)
ORION - Insane In Another World 7" (1984) UK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=13UDY3XF
A Swedish Heavy Metal quartet formed in Sölvesborg, TURBO were founded during 1979 and would evolve into Doom Metal band MERCY, famous for its inclusion of future CANDLEMASS vocalist Messiah Marcolin.
TURBO only issued a lone 7" single, "Nattens Barn" / "Asfaltsrock", in 1980.
Self-financed, only 250 copies of the single were manufactured.
The group became MERCY in 1981 as guitarist Häkan Jacobsson, also known for his work in FAITH, was replaced by former HOROSCOPE guitarist Andrija Veljaca, who sometimes went under the names of Yandriya Veechking or "Witchking".
As MERCY, band members took on intriguing stage names, bassist Christian Karsson adopting the bizarre anglicised Christian C. Greenfood and drummer Paul Gustavsson becoming Paul G. Judas. Gustafsson later joined HIGH VOLTAGE then OVERHEAT.
TURBO - Nattens Barn 7" (1980) Sweden
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=37ECL9D7
As usual, i hope you enjoy tonight's selection.
Thanks for all the recent comments, reminicinces, updates, corrections etc in the comments section. It's been a lot more interactive in there of late, which is something i hope continues, despite the ever-growing and more & more obscure spam which keeps on appearing.
As fast as i can delete it, more appears!
At the moment i'm just manually deleting the spam, which is a right royal pain in the buttocks, has anyone perhaps got any top tips to help put a stop to this growing problem?
For the meantime i'll attempt to stay on top of it, please don't let it stop you sharing your thoughts etc on the blog and it's contents.
I'm outta here, see you back here in approximately 2 weeks for some more new sounds from the dimly remembered past.
Over & oot!
Yup, it seems it's time again for some more music from back then that still sounds great in the hear and now.
Up first, an album i recommend heartily, it's a little to the left, (or right), of the type of thing i usually post here, but i'm sure that you men of taste and distinction will find it hits the spot nonetheless. ;)
SISTER DOUBLE HAPPINESS were a Hard post-Punk Blues Rock band formed in 1986 in San Francisco. They released four studio albums, an EP, and a live album across their nine-year existence.
Its core members were Gary Floyd and Lynn Perko, who were in the seminal Punk band THE DICKS.
Sister Double Happiness' music was bluesier than that of the Dicks, and lyrically they were generally more personal in tone than the politically radical style of their earlier band; however, Floyd and Perko's leftist lyrics and punk influences were not entirely gone.
Debuting in 1988 with a self-titled album on former BLACK FLAG guitarist Greg Ginn's SST Records, the band spent much of the next few years touring, building up a loyal grass roots following with their emotive Bluesy Alternative Rock.
However, they also split up for a period during this time, with Floyd taking a sabbatical from the band to pursue his interest in Eastern philosophy and spirituality.
With the focus back on the music, 1991 saw the band sign to major label Reprise Records, and release the "Heart & Mind" album, which in turn led to more bouts of heavy touring, both as a headliner and support act.
A switch to Warner Chappel and the expansion of the band to a quintet occured before the release of their third (and best) album, "Uncut" in 1993.
Later the same year, a self-titled EP was also issued by the same label, before the band again found a new home, this time with Seattle's Sub Pop Records.
Issuing album No 4, "Horsey Water" for their new label in 1994, the band gradually began to crumble in the wake of the records release, as the years of fruitless struggle took their toll on interpersonal relationships in the groups ranks.
After the dissolution of Sister Double Happiness in 1995, Floyd formed and primarily played in Europe with the blues group THE GARY FLOYD BAND; a compilation of this material, "Backdoor Preacher Man", is now available.
Floyd and Sister Double Happiness guitarist Danny Roman also earlier played in BLACK KALI MA, a blues-punk act that recorded an LP entitled "You Ride The Pony (I'll Be The Bunny)" for Alternative Tentacles in 1999.
Gary Floyd is now in a band called THE BUDDHA BROTHERS, and has also recorded solo as a country musician.
Perko went on to become a member of indie rock band IMPERIAL TEEN in 1996, who have released five albums to date. Perko also appeared on Black Kali Ma's lone album.
Guitarist Ben Cohen returned to his native France and became more interested in electronic and dance music post-SDH, recording with THE PARTY & STARDUST, and guesting alongside DAFT PUNK.
Under the alias of BENJAMIN DIAMOND he has released five albums of Dance/Electro music.
Bassist Jeff Palmer went on to join Psychedelic Pop band MOMMYHEADS, recording four albums with them, and also joined the reformed SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE.
His replacement in SDH, Miles Montalbano, had also played in BLACK KALI MA and later recorded with JONATHAN RICHMAN. He's now a respected indie film maker, best known for his movie, "Revolution Summer"
A posthumous Sister Double Happiness album, "A Stone's Throw from Love (Live and Acoustic at the Great American Music Hall 06/17/92)", was released in 1999 by Innerstate Records.
SISTER DOUBLE HAPPINESS - Uncut (1993) USA
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QOBXSZIOFormed in Barnsley in 1982, and taking their name from a phrase in James Joyce's "Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man", the original incarnation of Hard Rockers BABY TUCKOO featured vocalist Steve Holton (who soon departed to join CYRKA), and ex-HERITAGE and GEDDES AXE guitarist Andy Barrott.
Keyboard player Alan Tidswell joined VERITY prior to former OVERDRIVE vocalist Rob Armitage (a man once compared to a 'Kop full of David Coverdales') joining in 1983.
The band's 1983 debut single, "Mony Mony", released on the Albion label, was produced by ex-ARGENT man John Verity and this was soon followed by the "First Born", album a year later in 1984 through the Ultranoise label.
In 1985 Baby Tuckoo signed to the enterprising Music For Nations label who subsequently released the band's second album, "Force Majeure", to critical acclaim. The label followed this up with the EP "Rock (Rock)", and in early 1986, the "Tears Of A Clown" EP.
BABY TUCKOO then teamed up with Leicester's CHROME MOLLY for the joint headlining "Best Of British" tour.
Baby Tuckoo called it a day when Armitage quit to join German Metal band ACCEPT, although he was never to record with the band. After a mere nine month stint with Accept, Armitage joined JAGGED EDGE, then founded the short-lived PASSION before quitting the music business.
His former Baby Tuckoo colleague Andy Barrott went on to join former tour mates Chrome Molly, playing on their 1990 "Slaphead" album.
Barrott then formed SWAMPWALK, releasing a four song 1993 EP entitled "Rush Of Blood", and later that year, a full length album, "Strangled At Birth". Spells of touring followed, supporting the likes of XENTRIX and CATHEDRAL, before Swampwalk's second & final album "Technicolour Vomit Jet" appeared in 1996.
BABY TUCKOO - First Born (1984) UK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CSVO75DMSwedish band TORCH formed in 1979 in Eskilstuna, were a powerful traditional Heavy Metal act that garnered lots of praise in their time.
They debuted for Tandan Records in 1982 with a five song self-titled Mini LP, (later re-titled "Fire Raiser", for it's CD reissue).
A limited edition (1,500 copies), three song 12" EP, "Bad Girls" (aka "Limited Edition For Export Only"), followed in 1983, before the release of their self-titled debut album, (retitled "Warlock" in Japan & the USA).
These releases garnered Torch plaudits and favourable column inches in the pages of Europe's Metal press, and raised expectations that their next record could see them make a major splash on the world stage.
However, their 1984 album "Elektrikiss", was saddled with one of the most hackneyed album sleeves of the year, and despite the undeniably great music in the grooves, the artwork and poor distribution stymied the band's sales at this important juncture.
Sadly, this was the end of the road for Torch, as the group folded sometime during 1985.
Guitarist Claus Wildt relocated to America to join MASI, appearing on 1988's "Downtown Dreamers", album.
Wildt's guitar partner Chris First and drummer Steve Streaker, (real name Håkan Hedlund), became ensconced in the ranks of CRYSTAL PRIDE, appearing on their four song 1990 Demo.
Vocalist Dan Dark (real name Osten Bidebo) latterly fronted a covers act named BLÄÄSTERS.
TORCH announced a high profile return to the live circuit with an appearance at the 'Keep It True IV' festival held in April 2005 at the Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Koenigshofen, Germany. The only original member in this line up however, was vocalist Dan Dark with the other members holding past credentials with SCAAR and GRIFFEN.
Heart Of Steel Records signed the new look TORCH for a 2009 album of re-recorded greatest "hits", "Dark Sinner".
TORCH - Torch Mini LP & Bad Girls EP (1982) Sweden
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VGOK5OB8ROLLERBALL were an Italian quartet formed in Florence, Tuscany in the early 1980's.
Following a self-titled seven song demo cassette and a song on the 1983 "H.M.Eruptions" compilation LP, the band released this four song 12" EP.
Entitled "Outlast The Game", and released on Rollerball/Discomix Records, i'll let DaN's review from The Corroseum website explain this one better than i ever could.
"It's definitely a hard one to describe. Not that the music itself is that incredibly original, but the songs differ so much from each other and none of them are really that reminiscent of any particular band. Um, but then again, the vocals are quite familiar. Very close to my favorite German screamer Toto Bergman of LIVING DEATH-fame, and I don't think it's just the vox that makes me think of the old Speed Metal gods. The 'balls play around with melodies and moods in a bit more adventurous way though, and with the exception of their intense and upbeat theme song they could hardly be called Speed Metal per se. "Do You Know Alan?" could almost be accused of being 'Party-Metal' if it didn't for some strange reason remind me of VENOM at times. On the other hand it's quite an intricate and well written piece of sing-along Metal music. Doesn't make much sense does it? The superb "Escape" could definitely fall within the Epic Metal category, but in a very woeful and down-to-earth way. It guess you could call it their very own "Hallowed Be Thy Name". Brilliant melodies in there, simply brilliant. ROLLERBALL at their finest.
I later discovered the band made a 2nd release. When I finally got hold of "Don't Push The Button" I was very sad to discover that in only one year, the band had completely turned away from Metal. This peculiar double-12" contains 6 songs of plain, poppy New Wave/Post-punk, and as a closet (but very selective) nw/pp-fan I can vouch for the fact that they're not handling this new direction very gallantly." Review by DaN http://www.thecorroseum.com/
ROLLERBALL - Outlast The Game EP (1983) Italy
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IJ2MDIV1DESPERATE OATES were a 3 piece NWOBHM band based in the wild fenlands of Lincolnshire. The band were formed in the early 1980's and featured Jake 'Lin Tremayne' Williams (alias John Singing Rock) on Guitar and Vocals, John "Piggy" Line on Bass and Vocals and Shaun "E" Muff on Drums and Vocals.
Their music was a blend of Hard Rock and 12 Bar Boogie. The band gained quite a repertoire in their area and played many gigs over their four year existence.
Jake's guitar style was heavily influenced at this stage by the legendary Steve Zodiac of NWOBHM band VARDIS, with whom Williams worked in his capacity as a Vardis guitar tech.
However, the band only ever wrote a handful of their own material backed up by heavier versions of covers such as STATUS QUO's "In My Chair" and T REXs "Get It On (Bang A Gong)".
A couple of demo tapes were released and, in 1984, a three song EP entitled "Burning Alive".
The EP earned Desperate Oates some interest, making it into the independent singles chart as a result of a positive review in Sounds magazine.
Around the beginning of 1987 the band members decided to split up the band and go their separate ways.
Jake moved to Cornwall and formed CHAIN LIGHTNING, (with ex-CLOVEN HOOF vocalist Derek Hodd), who went on to release two cassette only Mini albums in the early '90's, additionally Williams also found the time to play with GRINDER.
Since reforming in the mid '00's, Chain Lightning have released a full length album, "Bolt From The Blue", which came out in 2007.
Sadly, about 3 years ago, John "Piggy" Line, Desperate Oates' bass player, passed away.
DESPERATE OATES - Burning Alive EP (1984) UK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TKUBZPGUFormed in Middlesex in 1983, ORION were a melodic NWOBHM band who showed a lot of promise.
The original line up contained guitarist Ken Tilley and Simon Ward on bass, both of whom jumped ship to join Nottingham based act DEUCE in early 1984.
Undettered, Orion mainstays Mike Ryde and Pete Andrews recruited Alan Risk and Jay Ryde as replacements and set about recording their lone release.
The "Insane In Another World" 7" single was released by Lost Moment Records later in 1984.
It appears that Orion was rather short lived, as nothing further was heard from the band or from it's former members.
Although it was cruelly overlooked at the time, over the years it has become a well regarded, if rather idiosyncratic and melodic, relic of the NWOBHM era.
Make no mistake, if you're looking for the untamed raw sound of a VENOM or DEMON PACT, look elsewhere.
However if you don't mind Melodic Metal with progressive flourishes and some tasty guitarwork, you could do worse than hunting down Orion.
(Sorry, that was a terrible pun!)
ORION - Insane In Another World 7" (1984) UK
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=13UDY3XFA Swedish Heavy Metal quartet formed in Sölvesborg, TURBO were founded during 1979 and would evolve into Doom Metal band MERCY, famous for its inclusion of future CANDLEMASS vocalist Messiah Marcolin.
TURBO only issued a lone 7" single, "Nattens Barn" / "Asfaltsrock", in 1980.
Self-financed, only 250 copies of the single were manufactured.
The group became MERCY in 1981 as guitarist Häkan Jacobsson, also known for his work in FAITH, was replaced by former HOROSCOPE guitarist Andrija Veljaca, who sometimes went under the names of Yandriya Veechking or "Witchking".
As MERCY, band members took on intriguing stage names, bassist Christian Karsson adopting the bizarre anglicised Christian C. Greenfood and drummer Paul Gustavsson becoming Paul G. Judas. Gustafsson later joined HIGH VOLTAGE then OVERHEAT.
TURBO - Nattens Barn 7" (1980) Sweden
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=37ECL9D7As usual, i hope you enjoy tonight's selection.
Thanks for all the recent comments, reminicinces, updates, corrections etc in the comments section. It's been a lot more interactive in there of late, which is something i hope continues, despite the ever-growing and more & more obscure spam which keeps on appearing.
As fast as i can delete it, more appears!
At the moment i'm just manually deleting the spam, which is a right royal pain in the buttocks, has anyone perhaps got any top tips to help put a stop to this growing problem?
For the meantime i'll attempt to stay on top of it, please don't let it stop you sharing your thoughts etc on the blog and it's contents.
I'm outta here, see you back here in approximately 2 weeks for some more new sounds from the dimly remembered past.
Over & oot!
posted by bigfootkit at 8:04 PM
67 Comments:
"Do You Know Alan?" "Technicolour Vomit Jet"? Brilliant. Thanks for another great batch.
Thank your for all your efforts!
Hi Kit, Looking forward to listening to the Orion single. I'll also give the Desperate Oates one a go, although it must be one of the worst band names ever!! Can anyone think of a worse one? (Toad the Wet Sprocket is not allowed - too easy!) Once again, thanks for your efforts! Has anyone got any complete Friday Rock Shows? I'd love to hear one again. Take care, Blofeld.
Awesome as ever sir, lookin forward to Baby Tuckoo and Torch. You can set your comments to go to you for approval before they're published, might cut down on the spam a bit.
Blofeld, I haven't got any full Friday Rock Shows, but I have upped a few live sets from there on my blog
http://theministryofnoise.blogspot.com/
There's a bit of Tommy speaking on them.
Worst bandnames Blofeld?
Howsabout Ethel The Frog, Charlie 'Ungry, MainEEaxe, Frijid Pink, and not forgetting the shit pun which was The Beatles?
That's just off the top of my head, there's soooo many!
Thanks for the suggestion regarding comment approval Feral, but it still requires going through all the messages and manually deleting the spam, whilst in the meantime no comments appear here, so i'll only try it as a last resort if the trickle becomes a deluge.
Grk! What is the story behind your profile pic? I've been meaning to ask for a while now.
My jaypeg's from last Hallowe'en. I was playing drums in someone's basement & wearing a friend's Venetian mask. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=158079&id=524032111
Regarding the bad band name Olympics---
I believe Toad The Wet Sprocket and Ethel The Frog are exempt. If memory serves me correctly, they are both Monty Python references, which should give them a free pass.
There is an old band from Greece, 1970s, called "Socrates Drank The Conium". That's pretty weird, if not outright bad.
The spam sucks, but the one slightly amusing thing is that the spam seems to be equal in obscurity to the metal you share with us.
Hi Ron - I'd forgotten about the Monty Python connection so I'll agree with you on that one! I'll get back to you when I can think of some more. (Could be a long wait). Kit, the Beatles are also exempt - just as a fitting tribute to their genius. Thanks for the info Feral - I'll keep checking your site. I did leave a comment on one of your posts - cool site. Best wishes to you all, Blofeld.
Thanks for all the great music Kit. Really liking the Sister Double Happiness album this timwe. Great singing and wicked slide guitar.
Keep up the good work,
Ork Wand.
I second that, very impressed by Sister double happyness.
I am also enjoyiong the Torch relese, thank you.
Thanks for the comments folks, those of you who enjoyed the Sister Double Happiness album i posted will be pleased to know i have more by them up my sleeve for future posts.
I'm still looking for suggestions regarding the spam problem, any tips?
Kit--- re: Spam problem---
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Hi, my name is Mike Ryde; I was in Orion along with Jay Ryde (my bro), Al (Alistair not Alan!) Risk and Pete Andrews. This was the line-up it never changed. I've never heard of Ken Tilley or Simon Ward and they were certainly never on our band.
I still play music (and in bands) but along the way I had to get a real job and now run Ryde Teaching Services. However, you can read about my current musical exploits at:
www.mikeryde.com
Cheers,
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Thanks for the Rollerball. Wow! what weirdly but awesome stuff. Crazy vocal phrasing. You're spot on with the Thorsten "Toto" Bergman comparison.
I remember I watched Sister Double Happiness playing at the CBGB, that was back in 1989.
Thanx a lot!
Hello WebAuthor,
Just like to correct a thing or two about your entry for ORION.
The original ORION band members were:
Pete Andrews- Drums
Jay Ryde - Bass / Vocals
Al Risk (NOT Alan Risk as entry indicated) - Guitar / Vocals
Mike Ryde - Guitar / Vocals
the other members you mentioned as 'former members' were never associated with ORION. The only former member was the original drummer (Peter Hofer) in 1979 - 1980.
Thanks.
J. Ryde (Bass Player: ORION, ZERO ONE FIVE, ALAMO JONES, LET LOOSE, CLEAR CUT).
Hello WebAuthor,
Just like to correct a thing or two about your entry for ORION.
The original ORION band members were:
Pete Andrews- Drums
Jay Ryde - Bass / Vocals
Al Risk (NOT Alan Risk as entry indicated) - Guitar / Vocals
Mike Ryde - Guitar / Vocals
the other members you mentioned as 'former members' were never associated with ORION. The only former member was the original drummer (Peter Hofer) in 1979 - 1980.
Thanks.
J. Ryde (Bass Player: ORION, ZERO ONE FIVE, ALAMO JONES, LET LOOSE, CLEAR CUT).
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I believe Toad The Wet Sprocket and Ethel The Frog are exempt. If memory serves me correctly, they are both Monty Python references, which should give them a free pass.
There is an old band from Greece, 1970s, called "Socrates Drank The Conium". That's pretty weird, if not outright bad.
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