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Tuesday 5 August 2014

The Clues - No Vacancies Mini LP : Repost 2

I've re-posted this for a couple of reasons: Reason number 1 (the most important) Ian Cook guitarist with 'The Clues' pointed out that the mini LP had six tracks and not just the four I originally posted. Reason number 2 as I now have a copy you get to see both sides of the cover and the insert with the lyrics. Reason Number 3, I now have some updated facts on this post, and finally Reason number 4 (I already used this reason for the previous re-post, but so what) Ian Cook has several mint copies of this classic going for a fiver (that's £5). The details are in the comment. So if your interested get in touch with Ian.

'The Clues' one and only single was a limited edition of 1,000 copies of this 6 track mini LP released on Clues Records in 1981.

The Clues have been categorized as Mod or Power Pop and you can hear why. The title track 'No Vacancies' definitely fits the Mod genre, with some nice guitar and harmonies which is outstanding (I can't stop playing this). The second track 'Footsteps' is my favorite track of the four, a little faster than the title track. Next up is 'Girl Of My Dream's' another excellent 'power pop song that really grows on you. Night Shift has Nigel the Bassist on Vocals, Masked Emotions is next up and finally 'Almost Framed' which sounds like an early 'Rolling Stones' song. Since I got my copy I have been playing this again and again, and I'm sure when you get yours you will be doing the same.

Band: The Clues
Label: Clues Records
Year: 1981
Tracks:
1. No Vacancies
2. Footsteps
3. Girl Of My Dreams
4. Night Shift
5. Masked Emotions
6. Almost Framed

Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl

As mentioned earlier if you like this, then get in touch with Ian Cook and get your own copy before they run out.