Bandcamp Update

One of the more exciting developments I have been seeing lately is the number of lesser known 80's bands now making their catalogue available through Bandcamp, often including extra demos and other curiosities. I'm going to try to make this a more regular feature.

First up, if you enjoyed the Social Security track I posted a little while ago, they have made all their albums, plus extras, available.

https://socialsecurity.bandcamp.com/

I can't remember if I have mentioned Martin Ansell's brilliant 1986 album An Englishman Abroad before, but it's definitely worth a listen. Previously, Martin released two great new wave singles, one under the moniker of The Quarks and then as President President. You can find both those singles, his solo albums, and other demo tracks here:

https://martinansell.bandcamp.com/

Random 80's Wednesday

More 99 cent acquisitions on random play this week.

Social Security - Irrawaddy River (from Waterfalling, 1986)
Ups And Downs - The Living Kind (from Sleepless, 1986)
Heroes - Driftaway (from Here We Are, 1987)
The Metropolitans - Catch A New Wave (from Storybook, 1986)
The Fabulous Pop Tarts - New York City Beat (12" Single, 1986)

Full disclosure - The Metropolitans album only cost me 25 cents. These are all the opening tracks apart from Ups And Downs as the first track was a shorter introductory piece.

Heroes is a band fronted by former Wang Chung drummer Darren Costin.