Friday, January 30
Wednesday, January 28
Songs
Prelude / Ballad of Bud and Dan / The Ugly American / Everybody Loves Bob / The Nemesis Waltz / Earl's Breakdown / Smaller Than Life / The King of Reseda / Horrible Guy / Parade of the Damned / Send in the Clowns / A Perfect Day / Just Another Girl / Vision / X-Mas in Clownhenge
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Saturday, January 24
BLUE ASH - THE ALTERNATE AROUND...AGAIN
A few years before the official release of the Blue Ash demos, some tapes were changing hands through some unofficial channels. Most of them surfaced on the official Not Lame release "Around...Again" in full stereo and high quality. But a few of those demos weren't included on it (such as "Everywhere I Go" or the famous "A Million Miles Away" which was recorded by Stiv Bators on his Bomp album). So the overall sound quality of the songs featured here might vary from excellent to average, but the historic value is huge.
Also noteworthy is the reissue of the first and classic album "No More, No Less" available through Not Lame, Kool Kat or any other record store.
Special note: I got the demos a few months ago courtesy of a very impressive (trust me) power pop fan. I revamped the original "Around...Again" artwork in order to post them here on PPC.
Read the BLUE ASH BLOG for the complete Blue Ash story
Songs
1 Elementary Dr. Watson / Second-Story Man / It’s So Easy / Here I Go Round Again / She Isn’t There / I’m Insane About You / Make Sure You Give It Back / Everywhere I Go / A Million Miles Away / Never Surrender / Sweet Little F-16 / When You Rock / Lover Boy / Oh No Not Again / Baby Baby / Start All Over Again / You Really Get To Me
2 I’m Your Man / You Better Find Someone Else / Give Your Love Away / Pleasant Dreams / Magic Words / It Won’t Be Long Now / Mind Reader / Day And Night / Silver Horses / Rosie Brown / You Don’t What It’s Like / Rock On Rock And Roller / Halloween Girl / With You On My Mind / I’m A Bad Actor / When I Come Home / It Don’t Bother Me / If I Were Ever Minus You / She’s A Pleaser / Instantly I Knew That I Loved You / Northern Comforts / Make It Easy
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Friday, January 23
ACTION NOW - ALL YOUR DREAMS (1983)
Signed to Posh Boy, Action Now recorded a full-length album (All Your Dreams, a Lolita Records release that was only issued in France) . With Rhino Records reissuing The Pandoras' 1986 classic "Stop Pretending" LP on CD for the first time, there has been a revival of interest in the work of the late Paula Pierce, who died tragically of a brain aneurysm in 1991.
Avebury Records released the excellent 27-song CD "All Your Dreams ...And More" combining 13 studio tracks (12 from this scarce French-only release, remastered from the original tapes for CD by Bill Inglot) with an entire 1981 live show from the legendary West LA club, Madame Wong's West.
In all, 26 of these songs have never been on CD, 25 have never been released in the United States and there are five previously unreleased Paula Pierce-penned tunes. Of interest to fans of Peter Case (and The Plimsouls) is "This One Chance," which he co-wrote with Pierce in 1981. Pandoras fans will want to hear original versions of "Stop Pretending" and "Anyone But You."
Songs
All Your Dreams / Then And Now / I Want You / This One Chance / So Much On My Mind / When Wednesday Comes / Stop Pretending / I’m Not Trying To Hurt You / See If You Can / Every Word I Say / Taking Care / You Say
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Thursday, January 22
THE BONGOS - THE MERCURY LOUNGE (1996)
Special note: I recently grabbed this on a registred website in lossless format. It seems the first four songs of the second part (specially "Mambo Sun") of this set have had some problems of extractions - a lot of digital glitches - i tried my best to get rid of those flaws, the result is quite listenable now. A soundboard recording with a PPC customized artwork
Songs
1. Intro / In The Congo / The Bullrushes / I've Got a secret / Complications / Hunting / Video Eyes / Tiger Nights / Speaking Sands_Clay Midgets / Splinters / Sweet Blue Cage / Glow in the Dark / Zebra Club / Nuts and Bolts
2. Totem Pole / Mambo Sun / Three Wise Men / Number With Wings / River to River (with George Usher) / Barbarella (with George Usher) / Sunshine Superman / Space Jungle
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Wednesday, January 21
THE KAVANAGHS - 1st ALBUM PREVIEW (2008)
If you're into power pop, psych pop, beatlesque songs you will sure enjoy this album!!
Want to know some more about The Kavanaghs??
The Kavanaghs Website ... www.thekavanaghs.com.ar
The Kavanaghs Myspace Site ... http://www.myspace.com/
Songs
1 The wrong side of the way -power pop, Beatles / Badfinger styled-
2 Friday on my mind -Beatlesque song-
3 English town, English people -Ray Davis meets Sgt.Pepper´s and Astor Piazzola-
4 Surreal -a McCartney-esque acoustic latin ballad-
5 The simple things -power pop, Raspberries styled-
6 Hyde Park -Kind of a happy George Harrison tune, lots of slide guitars-
7 You know -acoustic ballad-
8 All the time -power pop, Badfinger styled-
9 It seems that I´m not getting things quite right -kind of a Brian Wilson, Pet Sounds song-
10 Cat in town -a straight forward rock and roll song-
11 Goodbye Chris -kind of a Brian Wilson, Beach Boys ballad-
Eric Carmen and Jim Bonfanti from the Raspberries who wrote the liner notes for the upcoming album said about the Kavanaghs:
"The Beatles, Badfinger and Raspberries fans will love this band!! This guys really wear their influences well. Catchy melodies and great harmonies are still alive. It's a pleasure to hear their songs!!"
The Kavanaghs is a brand new band from Rosario city, Argentina. Formed in early 2006, they’re now preparing the release of their first album.
Band members are: Tiago Galindez (lead vocals, bass guitar, pianos), Alejandro Pin (lead vocals, rythm guitars) Diego Vázquez (lead guitars, backing vocals), Julio Leidi (drums, percussion and backing vocals).
"All the time", the first single of the band, was released on 2007 by Matchbox Recordings UK on the Big Indie Comeback vol.2 compilation album. (available at cdbaby).
So, here, for you, are The Kavanaghs. Hope you enjoy it!Special note: The Kavanaghs sent us an advance copy of their first album, so feel free to comment about the album and this talented band hailing from Argentina (the living proof there's more coming from Argentina along the very gifted Lionel Messi)
Songs (advance copy)
The Wrong Side Of The Way / Friday On My Mind / English Town / You Know / The Simple THings / Hyde Park / All The Time / The King Is Dead, The Queen Is Beautiful / It Seems That I'm Not Getting Things Quite Right / Surreal / Cat In Town / Goodbye Chris
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Sunday, January 18
TISRA TIL - PSYCHEDELICATE (1997)
Special note: I got a CDR copy of this rare item courtesy of a french mate.
Songs
Windows / Sometimes / Made of Glass / She Said / Helpless / Untitled / Will You Come Out Tonight / Evening Song / Time / All My Life / Glad to See the Sunshine / Painting Pictures
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Saturday, January 17
SCOTT KEMPNER - CICERO'S BASEMENT BAR (1993)
Special note: A few years ago, I grabbed this concert on a registered website. I made the PPC artwork using elements of "Tenement Angels".
Songs
Livin' On Love / Cheyenne / Burning In The Flame Of Love / Bad Intent / Listening To Elvis / Judas Kiss / Saving Grace / Hot Rod Angel / Livin' With Her, Livin' With Me / How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live / Lonesome Train / Feel About You / Heaven / Life Time Of Trouble / Dream Come True
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Friday, January 16
THE PHENOMENAL CATS - SEAGIRL & 5 OTHER DOGS (1996)
The review by: Gary "Pig" Gold
You can purchase the Chris Richards' Anthology "Pathetic History" (2001) or "Mystery Spot" (2003) or the Pantookas album "Salad" (1997)
Songs
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PAUL COLINS' BEAT - RADIO 3 TV SHOW (2006)
The 2006 live performance of the Paul Collin's Beat on Spanish Television. Broadcasted on January 13th, the TV Show offered 8 songs from his popular "Flying High" CD.
Note: I got the DVD a couple of years ago on a registered website. Converted to DivX5 Pal 720x544 (two-pass compression).
File size: 300mb
Running time: 26'14
Songs (Part 1 + Part 2)
More Than Yesterday / Rock 'n' Roll Shoes / All Over Town / Will You Be A Woman / Afton Place / Helen / I'm On Fire / Flying High
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Saturday, January 10
JOHN WICKS & THE RECORDS - MOLLY MALONE'S (2008)
For additional information regarding John and Paul’s 2009 Living Room Concert Tour, please go to the John Wicks official website
If you’d like to see John Wicks and Paul Collins perform in YOUR living room, email martinitimerossi@gmail.com (Attn: Rick Rossi) with your location, date you would like to have the event, and phone number where you can be reached. Every serious inquiry will receive a response with available dates and applicable performance fees.
Special note: This soundboard recording has been given by Mr. Rick Rossi from The Living Room Concert Tour courtesy of John Wicks himself. I made the artwork for the PPC Blog.
Songs
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Thursday, January 8
PAUL COLLINS' BEAT - RADIO 3 (2006)
JANUARY
24th ATLANTA - THE EARL
26th MEMPHIS - HI-TONE
28th INDIANAPOLIS IN - cancelled
29th MILWAUKEE – CLUB GARIBALDI..S
30th CHICAGO - THE BEAT KITCHEN
31st CLEVELAND - NOW THAT'S CLASS
FEBRUARY
1st PITTSBURGH -BELVEDERES
2nd BALTIMORE - THE TALKING HEAD
5th BOSTON – MIDDLE EAST
6th NEW YORK- MAXWELLS
7th WFMU LIVE BROADCAST
To promote this tour, here's a 2006 live performance of the Paul Collin's Beat on Spanish Television. Broadcasted on January 13th, the TV Show offered 8 songs from his popular "Flying High" CD.
Note: I got the DVD a couple of years ago on a registered website. Then i extracted the audio files from the DVD and converted them to 320 mp3. A special PPC Blog artwork has been included. If you really want the video, let me know.
Songs
More Than Yesterday / Rock 'n' Roll Shoes / All Over Town / Will You Be A Woman / Afton Place / Helen / I'm On Fire / Flying High
Special Bonus: Paul Collins on Radio 4 (the video)
"Afton Place" and "What's A Girl" plus an exclusive interview (in spanish)
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Wednesday, January 7
SCOTT KEMPNER TELLS MORE ABOUT THE DEL-LORDS DEMOS
By the way, the full title is "MICKEY PAID FOR WHAT MICKEY DONE". Just keepin'the record straight.
One more thing. your chronology is a bit off. some of those songs: "MICKEY", "RUINS", maybe "WANNA BE YOURS" were before "FRONTIER DAYS". we also demoed a bunch for TRUE STORY. "FOLSOM" was done with LOU WHITNEY in Missouri in 82. if i had the space i would clear all this up. there's about another half dozen 1st LP demos, a few 3rd LP songs. alright, time for SEINFELD or TWILIGHT ZONE, the 10pm LA choice & current cultural highlight
Also, Dr. Kylidare (a blog reader) sent us his own artwork of the Del-Lords demos, a really tasty piece of work
download here and there
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Tuesday, January 6
THE RUBINOOS - LA BOITE, BARCELONA (2003)
NEW 320 RIP
February 4 - The Wurlitzer Ballroom - Madrid
February 5 - La2 Apolo - Barcelona
February 6 - Plateruena Kafe - Durango
February 7 - The Wurlitzer Ballroom - Madrid
February 8 - Auditorio - Castellon de Plana
To celebrate this, here's a 2003 concert recorded in February à La Boîte (Barcelona) to promote their "Crimes Against Music" CD. A concert given to me by a spanish mate. I only made the artwork.
I re-upped the concert for two reasons
1st: the first one previously posted had been by mistake ripped in vbr, so now it is 320 as usual
2nd: there were some minor flaws with the song titles (hence on the artwork) and even the band had been misnamed as Rubinoss (thank you cddb!!!) instead of the more famous Rubinoos. Please accept my apologies, that won't happen again (well, i sincerely hope).
Songs
Rockin' In The Jungle / Arcade Queen / No More When She Came From / Early Winter / Hard To Get / I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend / Walk, Don't Run / I Never Thought It Would Happen / Thorn In My Side / Stingray / Tonight / Falling In Love / My Little Red Book / I Think We're Alone Now / Hit The Nerve / Party 'til We Die / Life In The Slow Lane / Shake Some Action / Rock 'n' Roll Is Dead
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Monday, January 5
DANIEL WYLIE - SALA MATISSE (2008)
Songs
I Love America / Unwind / I Can Fly / You Go There / Revolution (In The Summertime) / That Was The Day / The Cello Player / Consoling The Girl / The Rain Inside / The Loser / The Grapevine / Can You feel The Love / Snow Pony / Photograph / The One I Love / Define Love
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Sunday, January 4
THE WELLINGTONS - MATISSE, LIVE IN VALENCIA (2008)
Songs
Song For Kim / Come Undone / Help Me Fall / Goodbye Heartbreaker / Top 10 List / I Get My Heart / Broken Everyday / Natalie / Tired & Lazy / Popped Balloon / Sight For Sore Eyes / For Friends In Far Away Places / Freak Out / On & Off / Don't Move / I Want You To Want Me / Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
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Thursday, January 1
Happy New Year 2009 Powerpop Addicts.
SHOES - BLACK VINYL SHOES (1977) (the 1st edition)
Link removed because the album has been reissued in Spain - a limited edition of 300 with all inserts. More info here.
Ringo: John thought of the name Beatles, and he'll tell you about it now.
John: It's just that it means Beatles, isn't it, you know? That's just a name, like "shoe."
Paul: "The Shoes" See, we could've been called "The Shoes" for all you know...
I remember asking the Murphys about this and telling me this was all wrong about the origins of their band's name, but the story is so good anyway...
Originally released in 1977 on Black Vinyl Records (S-51477), "Black Vinyl Shoes" was reissued in 1978 on PVC (PVC 7904) with a completely different artwork. It was remastered and reissued in 1993 on Black Vinyl Records with another artwork. So, here is the very rare and original mix which sounds way better than the PVC release. But you can order the CD reissue here, there and everywhere, and compare the original LP mix and the cd reissue one.
Recorded in a livingroom on a TEAC 3340S, 4-track tape machine it has been refererred to by some in the press by the grandaddy of D.I.Y. home recording. Self-produced, recorded and packaged on the band's own Black Vinyl Records label. The original LP pressing of 1,000 copies have been known to fetch over $200 a piece, if one can be found. The 15 pop gems embodied here have an innocent charm that received rave reviews in the US and abroad and eventually attracted the attention of Elektra Records. It remains a touchstone in the do-it-yourself craze of home recording and holds up well even amid today's digital technology and remains a testament to what can be achieved with good songwriting on a shoestring budget. Source
"Black Vinyl Shoes" was recorded in guitarist Jeff Murphy's living room and positively shames many multi-million dollar jobs. Fifteen songs all short, deliriously sweet, and strangely disorienting through their combination of high grinding fuzz tone guitars, garage drums and ethereal Byrds like harmonies.
Songs
Boys Don't Lie / Do You Wanna Get Lucky / She'll Disappear / Tragedy / Writing A Postcard / Not Me / Someone Finer / Capital Gain / Fatal / Running Start / Okay / It Really Hurts / Fire For Awhile / If You'd Stay / Nowhere So Fast
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