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Madness - The Business - Definitive Singles Collection. 3-CD Box Set. (Label: Virgin Records, Cat.No: MADBOX 1) Sixty nine track collection, bringing together all of the Madness singles (A's and B's) plus many hard to get tracks. Third disc features 12" and extended mixes, interview extracts, alternative takes, flexi disc only tracks and demos. Perfect for anyone wanting that little bit more from their greatest hits collection, this is the ultimate in Madness rarities. Includes a fifty two page booklet.	Times - This Is London. CD. (Label: Cherry Pop, Cat.No: ARTPOP 19) Originally recorded in 1983, This is another album by ex-Television Personalities member Edward Ball. Unavailable for a number of years, this twelve track album has been expanded with seven live performances / alternate takes / 7" singles making their debut on CD. A fine Mod revival album with elements of the new wave scene he was previously part of. Surprising how much this album, although having been released over twenty years ago sounds just like Maximo Park, Interpol, Arctic Monkeys et al (or is that the other way round?)
Hoods - Gangsters & Morticians. CD. (Label: Midnight Records, Cat.No: MIRCD149) After the last gap efforts of the Tell Tale Hearts (what is it with all these bands naming thermselves after horror stories already?) Ugly Things Magazine's creator Mike Stax joined up with ex members of the Trebels in 1991 to form the Hoods. The band's 14 track demo was reecorded for their LP "Gangsters and Morticians" . It's well known that Stax is crazy about the Pretty Things and Q65, but he never disappointed fans of thise bands, even if he didn't succeed in reaching the sublime levels of his idols. This release is no different- intense and purposeful. Here, unlike the works of the Crawdaddys and Tell Tale Hearts, we find greater professionalism from all the musicians. Everybody is faultless: from vocalist Jay Wiseman (co- author of a lot of the songs) to Dutch organist RON Swart. Stax was asked in the interview the difference between the Hoods and his past bands. His response was "More energy, more humour and more beer". Priceless.	Nothin' But Trash - Garage Punk 60s Sound. DVD. (Label: Cherry Red DVDs, Cat.No: CRDVD115) Believe it or not the Swingin' Sixties didn't just spawn mega-pop groups like the Beatles, Stones and Monkees. The decade of love also gave birth to something far darker and dirtier, and arguably much more fun. Yes, the sixties were also responsible for producing the seeds of what would eventually become Punk Rock. The legacy of such icons as The Sonics, The 13th Floor Elevators and The Monks lives on today, and over the past two decades has produced cult sensations such as Thee Milkshakes, The Prisoners and Kaisers. A filthy hybrid of Bad Taste, Rhythm n Blues, rockabilly, surf sounds and all that is unholy, Trash Punk is one of the most enduring forces in the rock n roll underground. This DVD compilation covers nearly twenty years of (the second wave of) Garage Punk and Sixties Style rock, AKA Trash and showcases some of the legendary characters that have emerged on the scene. Never anything less than inventive, 'Nothin But Trash' shows exactly why this debauched tradition survives to this very day - It's bloody good fun. From cult heroes The Gun Club and Link Wray to more recent contenders to the throne Saturn V and Empress of Fur, it's no frills and big thrills all they way as we visit the seediest venues in the UK and spend time at 2003's Wild Weekend in Benidorm, Spain. A mixture of live and promo footage showcases one of most thriving genres of underground music history and present.
Rapiers - 1961. CD. (Label: Ace Records, Cat.No: CDCHM 1091) A mid-price CD release for an album that was originally released on our Off-Beat imprint in 1987. It also includes both sides of their rare Off Beat single issued earlier the same year The Rapiers are the leading Shadows tribute band and regularly perform as the Shadows in the West End and as backup to original Shadows members, such as Jet Harris.They are regular performers at Bruce Welch’s Shadowmania all-dayer and work with artists including Mike Berry and John Leyton. Like The Beatles never happened!	Ian McLagan & The Bump Band - Extra Live. CD. (Label: Evangeline, Cat.No: GEL4095) Now and for some years a resident of Austin, TX, the original Small Faces keyboard hero (and let's be fair, the greatest rock and roll pianist/organist) presented live with his hand picked live band, performing a set of recordings especially made for Radio KUT, the city's leading rock station. Originally only available on Ian's website in a truncated form, now here comes the full thirteen tracks- played by a stellar lineup that included Don Harvey, Jud Newcomb and ex-Spirit man Mark Andes.
This Is Mod - The Best Of British (Various). CD. (Label: Anagram Records, Cat.No: CDMGRAM150) This 'Best of' selection is built around the definitive series for all fans of the 80's Mod revival, '"THIS IS MOD - Volumes 1-5". The volumes were all extensively researched and compiled and were are essential collections for Modernists everywhere. This 20 track CD features all the favourite songs from over the 5 volumes and includes contributions from The Purple Hearts "Scooby Doo", Merton Parkas "Flat 19", The Circles "Opening Up", Long Tall Shorty "I Fought The Law",The Killermeters "Twisted Wheel", The Sussed "I've Got Me Parka" and Mod Supergroup The Rage "Looking For You. The CD booklet includes a brief history of each band (incl. line ups), and a complete discography of the "This Is Mod" series incorporating the original front cover sleeves.	Special Skank Featuring Neville Staple - Ska Au Go Go. CD. (Label: Boss Sounds, Cat.No: CDBOSS3) This CD features the Ska Legend, former frontman of The Specials and Fun Boy 3, Neville Staple. Having enjoyed extensive success through the years with numerous hit singles and albums, this collection sees Neville get back to basics by recording some of his favourite classic Ska songs, coupled with some self penned new recordings. The CD features demos which later became Special's songs, showing just what a songwriting talent Neville is.The 15 track CD features some of Neville's own versions of some classic tracks, Bob Marley's Simmer Down, Peter Tosh's Maga Dog and the wonderful Johnny Too Bad. Some of Neville's own contributions include 5 & 5 (Put Away Your Guns), Drive By Shooting and World On Fire. The CD booklet includes sleeve notes and a complete discography of Neville's work..
Pasadenas - To Whom It May Concern (Plus Bonus Tracks). CD. (Label: Boss Sounds, Cat.No: CDBOSS4) The Pasadenas stormed onto the chart scene with their first single"Tribute (Right On)" which peaked at no.5 in 1988. This is the reissue of the band's first album, which reached no.3. The band blended a modern pop/soul style with a nod of respect to the great all male vocal groups of the late 1950's and 1960's. The CD features the 10 original tracks from the "To Whom It May Concern" album including the 3 hit singles Tribute (Right On)", "Riding On A Train" and "Enchanted Lady". The album also includes 5 bonus tracks taken from the band's releases from this album. These tracks include rare 12 mixes of the band's two biggest hits, "Tribute (Right On) Q Street Mix" and "Riding On A Train - Clapham Junction Mix". The CD booklet includes all the original artwork, sleeve notes and a complete discography of the band featuring the sleeves of all their releases.	Modern World - Sounds Of A Beat Generation (Various). CD. (Label: Boss Sounds, Cat.No: CDBOSS2) This 2 CD collection is of the best Mod and 60's influenced music available from around the World. It features 31 tracks sourced from England, United States, Spain and France amongst others.The CD features contributions from leading lights of the 60's revival scene that in the late 90s reverberated across Europe, including the Nick Rossi Set, The Solarflares, Modesty Blaise, Quant and the brilliant Art School.
Teenage Kicks 2: Going Underground - Various. Dble CD. (Label: Sanctuary TV, Cat.No: TDSAN021) Second volume of extensively researched 'Teenage Kicks' compilation, this time covering the best of the immediate post-punk era as it splintered into exciting new pop-based directions. Includes The Jam, The Undertones, The Police, Elvis Costello, Squeeze, The Specials, Madness and more. Skinny ties, zoot suits, parkas and pork pie hats at the ready!!	Barracudas - Barracudas. CD. (Label: NDN, Cat.No: NDN41) Would you Adam'n'believe it!! A brand new (2005) album from the late 70s power-poppers, led by the underrated Robin Wills and Jeremy Gluck, and now featuring, once again, the man from San Fran, former Flamin Groovie Chris Wilson. Masters of the late 70s skinny tie sound, the Barras are back and kicking some serious bottom.
Loft - Magpie Eyes 1982-85. CD. (Label: Rev Ola, Cat.No: CRREV122) All the original singles released by this very much-missed and fondly-remembered Creation Records act, one of the first to sign to the label and an important stone in the foundation of so-called 'indie' music. Despite such tags, they actually specialised in a form of melodic pop-rock which was closer to that of Big Star or even Cheap Trick than a million fey jangling Northern schmindie poppers, and their legend has grown accordingly. This CD also features plenty of memorabilia, and has been remastered by Nick Robbins. When independent really was independent. . .	Dentists - Some People Are On The Pitch They Think It's All Over Now. CD. (Label: Rev Ola, Cat.No: CRREV120) First ever appearance on CD of this 'lost' album by the 'black sheep' of the Medway set, who found themselves pushed into a corner and somewhat disenfranchised for their rejection of what they saw as the 'conservative' values of Billy Childish and his cohorts. Not for this lot the purist retro-garage recycling of any band with 'Thee' in the name (not that there's ANYTHING wrong with that kinda stuff): instead the music of choice was a textured blend of the jangling guitar pop of the Smiths, Soft Boys and REM mixed with full-on 60s Mod rock sensibilities (Pete Townshend was their idol), which left them very much a fish out of water at the time of this, their one and only album. Long sought after as a 'lost classic', now remastered with singles (including the excellent 'Strawberries Are Growing In My Garden' which matches Nick Nicely's 'Hiily Fields' for 80s psych perfection) and appearing for the first time ever on CD, it appears that as usual, the public had totally the wrong idea, as the album has stood the test of time to become recognised as a milestone. The packaging also features liner notes, photos and track-by-track comments from the band, all of whom are still alive somewhere. Produced by Allan Crockford of the Prisoners.

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