1. THE AGENTS - 'Stare
Into Space' - X-Records LP - UK - 1981
The opening track from their only album. Released by a German label as they had contacts there and often toured the military bases.
The opening track from their only album. Released by a German label as they had contacts there and often toured the military bases.
2. SHOCK TREATMENT - 'Big
Check Shirts' - D.A.B. 7" - UK - 1981
Their sole single other than the 'Room To Move' comp. E.P. Reminds me of 'EC4' by The Flys.
Their sole single other than the 'Room To Move' comp. E.P. Reminds me of 'EC4' by The Flys.
3. THE LOST KIDS - 'Hvem
Slikker Hvems' - Respons 7" - Denmark - 1978
One from their first E.P.
One from their first E.P.
4. THE TOM ROBINSON BAND
- 'I'm Alright Jack' - EMI 7" - UK - 1978
The flipside of 'Up Against The Wall'. Here, Tom has a pop at the landed gentry in a jaunty knees-up style. Nice.
The flipside of 'Up Against The Wall'. Here, Tom has a pop at the landed gentry in a jaunty knees-up style. Nice.
5. THE JAGS - 'Back Of My
Hand' - Island 7" - UK - 1979
Their big hit. An ode to forgetfulness and a lack of personal hygiene.
Their big hit. An ode to forgetfulness and a lack of personal hygiene.
6. THE CRETINS - 'Samen
Im Darm' - No Fun 7" - Germany - 1980
Finally, a German label releasing a German band. Like the chorus. From their first E.P.
Finally, a German label releasing a German band. Like the chorus. From their first E.P.
7. THE DEGRADS - 'I Saw
Bobbie Sobbing In The Lobby' - Ronto 7" - USA - 1983
Well, love is a battlefield of wounded hearts, get used to it. TV performance and interview here.
Well, love is a battlefield of wounded hearts, get used to it. TV performance and interview here.
8. THE MAG/SPYS - 'Bombs' - Dance Fools Dance 7" - UK - 1979
The Mag/Spys weren't as sensitive as the Degrads. From a split E.P with The Obtainers which was the first release on Robert Smith's label.
The Mag/Spys weren't as sensitive as the Degrads. From a split E.P with The Obtainers which was the first release on Robert Smith's label.
9. THE MEDIA - 'TV Kids' - Tearaway 7" - UK - 1979
The opening track from their first E.P. From Portsmouth. Read more here.
The opening track from their first E.P. From Portsmouth. Read more here.
10. SEMA 4 - 'Talking' - Pollen 7" - UK - 1979
One from their second E.P.
One from their second E.P.
11. THE SQUARES - 'No Fear' - Sire 7" - UK - 1978
First single, produced by Tommy Ramone.
First single, produced by Tommy Ramone.
12. THE READYMADES - 'Terry Is A Space Cadet' - Automatic 7" - USA - 1977
From their classic debut, produced by Novak. Very Eels-like. Maybe Mr E had heard this record?
From their classic debut, produced by Novak. Very Eels-like. Maybe Mr E had heard this record?
13. THE GHOSTS - 'My Town' - Arista 7" - UK - 1980
No sleeve with this one, but I suspect this was their sole single.
No sleeve with this one, but I suspect this was their sole single.
14. THE LOST KIDS - 'Født Som Nul' - Respons 7" - Denmark - 1978
Another track from their first E.P.
Another track from their first E.P.
15. THE ATTRIX - 'Lost
Lenore' - Attrix 7" - UK - 1978
Sole single, though Rick (R.I.P) continued with the label, the record shop and other bands like the trooper he was.
Sole single, though Rick (R.I.P) continued with the label, the record shop and other bands like the trooper he was.
16. THE DEGRADS - 'Frontal
Lobotomy' - Ronto 7" - USA - 1983
The flipside of 'I Saw Bobbie'.
The flipside of 'I Saw Bobbie'.
17. THE CRETINS - 'Heimkind' - No Fun 7" - Germany - 1980
Another track from their first E.P.
Another track from their first E.P.
18. THE JERKS - 'Come Back
Bogart' - Laser 7" - UK - 1980
Third and final single. Coulda been a '70s TV theme tune.
Third and final single. Coulda been a '70s TV theme tune.
19. THE MEDIA - 'Getting
High' - Tearaway 7" - UK - 1979
Another track from their first E.P.
Another track from their first E.P.
20. THE WOMBATS - 'Bye Bye
Baby' - Voxx 7" - USA - 1982
Their debut single. The label would have told you what musical style it was.
Their debut single. The label would have told you what musical style it was.
21. THE READYMADES - 'Supergirl' - Automatic 7" - USA - 1977
Another track from their excellent first E.P.
Another track from their excellent first E.P.
22. THE MAG/SPYS - 'Lifeblood' - Dance Fools dance 7" - UK - 1979
The other track from their split with The Obtainers.
The other track from their split with The Obtainers.
23. THE JAGS - 'Double
Vision' - Island 7" - UK - 1979
The flipside of 'Back Of My Hand'.
The flipside of 'Back Of My Hand'.
24. THE AGENTS - 'Everybody's Gonna Be Happy' - X-Records LP - UK - 1981
Another track from their album which was also bashed out as a single. If it's not a Small Faces cover then they sure were big fans.
Another track from their album which was also bashed out as a single. If it's not a Small Faces cover then they sure were big fans.
25. CRAWLING CHAOS - 'Sex
Machine' - Factory 7" - UK - 1980
Slightly unnerving but somehow holds your attention throughout for such a long song.
Slightly unnerving but somehow holds your attention throughout for such a long song.
***BONUS TRACKS***
26. THE CRETINS - 'Walter'
26. THE CRETINS - 'Walter'
27. THE LOST KIDS - 'Discodreng'
28. THE READYMADES - 'Electric Toys'
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