I, Ludicrous - Preposterous Tales

There are a few records I have always wanted: 1st Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen on A&M and I could of got if for £50 in 1978 but I couldn't afford it (Doh! its worth a lot more now), 2nd ATV's Sniffin Glue magazine with the flexi disc Love Lies Limp, and lastly this posting of a flexi disc which came free with the magazine Blah Blah Blah..

Preposterous Tales by I, Ludicrous was a John Peel favourite (No 11 in one of his 1987 festive 50), and subsequently one of mine as well. This rip came of my cassette recording of a John Peel show (lucky for many John Peel was one of those rare DJ's who played records in their entirety.

This is a brilliant song, with brilliant lyrics (very clever and witty), everyone know a Ken MacKenzie, even though the lyrics may not mean something to some of the younger listeners (see the line about Crakerjack) they will still understand the rest:

I went out with a famous DJ's sister's friend,
I was on Crackerjack at the age of ten (oh really?)
And I saw the Sex Pistols play down the Hundred Club (yeah, we all did)
And I spent New Year's Eve at Sensible's Den.

The reason I posted this is twofold one it is a brilliant song that everyone should hear and secondly they have just released a new album with this and some other classics as well. So do them a favour and go out and buy a copy.

Band: I Ludicrous
Label: flexi Disc Free with Blah Blah Blah
Year: 1987
Track
1. Preposterous Tales

Ripped from John Peel's flexi disc onto tape to MP3:


If you like this then buy this album:

20 Years in Show Business

Vinchucas - Desconocido

Right then, back to punk, but something a little different again, punk from Chile. This is courtesy of Pepe another ASFM visitor who also provided the following words:

These tracks come from a rehearsal in 1987, and a band called "Vinchucas" who formed in the early 80's. these songs were composed between 1982-83 but were never properly recorded (a few videos and live tapes exist). "Vinchucas" are considered as one of the pioneers of punk in Chile, although punk did not exist at that time: they were just angry lads from a working class area, frustrated , alienated and full of scorn at the dictatorship of Pinochet (1973-90). they electrified classic rock 'n' roll and who got access to some LP's of "the Clash". They changed their name in 1984 and became known as the "Los Prisoneros". With this new name they recorded three classic album of South American rock: "La Voz De Los '80" (Dec 1984), "Pateando Piedras" (1986), and "la Cultura de la Basura" (1987). In the mid 80's their music was a huge boost to the waves of protest against the regime, and their songs were censored, banned, and many of their concerts canceled. After the last of their albums they had to leave the country in 1988 because of mounting pressure form the dictatorship, to a virtual exile.

While they were at the peak of their career in 1987 they decided to re-record some of their old stuff and this is what came out of that studio session. It has never been officially released (although some of the song do appear on a 2000 compilation).

The band members were: Miguel Tapia (Drums), Claudio Narea (Guitar) and Jorge Gonzalez (Bass and Vocals)

Even though none of these songs are in English, they are F***ing outstanding, the more you play them the more they grow on you. I wish I could speak the lingo, instead of just making similar sounds to match the tune. I was going to say which ones best, but I can't. I love "Invitado de Honor" at a massive 1.08 mins long this will have you jumping around, these songs are perfect punk with some classic guitar riffs, harmony and of course some excellent "1234" pure punk.

Try them out and see what you think, and leave a comment to tell ASFM and Pepe which track you like best, and to thank Pepe for introducing some excellent music.

Band: Vinchucas
Label: 1987
Year: 1987
Tracks:
1. King Kong
2. Ladrones Y Policias
3. Dejen Respirar
4. Generacion de Mierda
5. Invitado de Honor

Ripped from Pepe's glorious scratched vinyl (see comment for link).

If you like this, there is lot of choice on Amazon for "Los Prisoneros", the best of can be found in the link below:

Grandes Exitos

The Call, 10,000 Maniacs, X - Elektra Caravan '87 7"

Not sure where I got this one from, but its a sampler for Elektra records featuring three bands, The Call, 10,000 Maniacs and X. The inside gatefold sleeve has information on each band and their latest albums which the label is clearly trying to promote (high resolution scans included).

First up is 'The Call', despite this being a track from their fourth album, I had never heard of them but I really like this track and after all these years I think will check out some of their stuff. Anyone know this band? any recommendations? or is this a one off?, then leave a comment.

Second up is 10,000 Maniacs, a John Peel favourite, and one of their best songs 'What's The Matter' is from their second album 'In My Tribe'. If you like 10,000 Maniacs you will already have this, if you've never tried them then I would recommend starting with their first album 'The Wishing Chair'.

Last up is 'X' the original punk band formed in 1977. Although be prepared this track from their sixth album is nothing like their old stuff, I would nearly categorise this as alt country. but I still like it and would also recommend trying some of John Doe's sole material.

Band: Various
Label: Elektra
Year: 1987
Tracks:
1. In The River - The Call
2. What's The Matter - 10,000 Maniacs
3. See How We Are - X

Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl

So if you like these then why not try out the albums they are sampled from:
The Call's fourth album 'Into The Woods':

Into the Woods
10,000 Maniacs second album 'In My Tribe':

In My Tribe
X's sixth album 'See How We Are':

See How We Are