Sunday, March 10, 2024

The Vers - Without You Single

   The Vers were a Monroe, Wisconsin five piece, around from 78 to 83. Band was formed by members of Yancy Derringer. This was their only single; they also show up on a handful of comps.
   There's not much info on these guys, so I took my best guess pertaining to the line up. If I have anything incorrect, or if anyone has additional info to share; it would be most appreciated.
    
Line up

Jimmy Clayton Hall - vocals
Boyd Williamson – lead guitar
Gabriel Barrafato – Bass
C.F. "Charlie" Kuchler - Keys, vocals
Jim Stein – Drums




Ignorus Records 1979

1. Without You
2. Five Year Love


Saturday, March 2, 2024

Third Floor Strangers - Lorraine

    Originally called The Tourists; Third Floor Strangers were a Buffalo, NY four piece, formed in 1979. They released this single, and a full length titled, "Last Chance" before disbanding in 1983. Lorraine also appears on their LP, but I prefer this version. Sadly, I read Mark Lukich, and Jef Allen passed away.





Line Up-

Bob James - vocals, guitar
Mark Lukich - guitar, vocals
Jef Allen - Bass
Chuck Cavanaugh - Drums

Trelaine Records 1980

1. Lorraine
2. You are the one

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Infidels - 9:25 and seven seconds

   a re-post, by request, new rips and scans. Originally posted, 11- 16-2008, Enjoy!
   The Infidels were an Youngstown, Ohio four piece, that formed around 1982. Their first single, "Mad About That Girl" was released in 1985 on Jim's Records. In all, they released: 3 full lengths, a mini lp, along with a hand full of singles. This was the bands first full length, and a long time favorite. I'm giving you the option between flac and mp3, rather than make one huge download.

Line Up

Pete Drivere -  lead guitar, vocals
John Hlumyk -bass, vocals
John Koury -   drums, vocals
David Lisko -   guitar, vocals


SCREAM RECORDS 1988


Sunday, February 25, 2024

The Wimps (Hamburger Radio and At the Discotheque EP's)

Reposted per request, New rips and scans, originally posted 6/21/09
  The Wimps were a London based Powerpop outfit that existed from '77 to '80. They were a bunch of 17 year old schoolboys. They made two records, the Hamburger Radio e.p. and a single called "At the Discoteque.

Sniff Records 1979

1. Caroline
2. Hamburger Radio
3. New Girl At School
4. Modern Girl

♫♫♫...No Music In Your Eyes...♫♫♫

Added by request.

Sniff Records 1979

1. At the Discotheque
2. Blind Minds
3. Gonna Lose

The Boxboys (American Masquerade Single)

a re-post, by request, new rips and scans. Originally posted 8-27-2010, Enjoy!
The Boxboys Formed in Los Angeles,around 1978. They're credited as being one of the areas earliest Ska bands. Band members were; Betsy Wiess,(vocals) David Loren Burg,(guitar, keyboards, saxophone) Larry Monroe Monroe,(guitar)Scott Ska Sigman,(keys)Ivan Wong, Jr.,(bass)and Greg Sowders(drums).They recorded two singles, this was their first. Their second Skaletons in the Closet also featuring Betsy on vocals, however when it was released, she had just left the band. After leaving the Boxboys Betsy went on to front the 80's Metal band Bitch.The Boxboys replaced Betsy with a new singer named Lisa Bosch, however shortly after, the band soon came to an end.

Zone-H Records 1980

1. American Masquerade
2. Come See About Me

***DOWNLOAD***

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes EP

    Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes, were / are a Louisville, Kentucky four piece, formed in 1981. They released this EP, and a mini LP; both on the Hit A Note Records label. There's a stamped paper sleeve that exists for this one, unfortunately, mines not one of them. I believe the bands still around, with Todd Bensenhaver being the only original. In 1990, a CD was released titled, " Thumb Whack" on their own Melvitone Records Label. Copies of the CD and the earlier releases are still around to be had, if you look.

Line Up

Todd Bensenhaver - guitar, lead vocals
Fred Caudill - Guitar
Tobe Liebert - Bass
Jeff Burnett - Drums

Hit-A-Note Records 1982

1. Can't Do Anything Right
2. Rich Smart and Famous
3. Drive-In
4. Facts 'R' Facts

Monday, January 1, 2024

The Moondogs - Lets Touch

   Happy New Year! Here's a slab of lo-fi Powerpop to get the new year started. As is often the case, there's little info on these guys. Big thanks to Bruce for his help. The Moodogs were a Los Angeles, CA four piece, around in the early eighties. This was the second, of their three DIY releases. I included a few bonus tracks from their 1980 release, reissued in 2017 on Mighty Mouth Music. If you want to hear the other tunes; you can grab one Here.

 Line Up:

Tom Musick - guitar, vocals
Greg Suffolk - bass
Tim Suffolk - drums, vocals
Danny Clifford - guitar, vocals
Kristine Clifford - vocals on You Have Loved Before
California Records 1982

1. Dance With Me Cheryl
2. You Have Loved Before
3. Your The Girl
4. Home Coming