Infected by Records

Single Sound 1978-1980 - Knoxville quartet that apparently started the post punk new wave scene in the area. It has been stated to sound between Richard Hell and King Crimson, and I hear that, but it might be much more than that. this is infectious and very very cool stuff. it has more of an art rock feel but not pretentiously. this 12" 45 rpm has only four songs, and all are terrific songs. the black and white understated cover makes this look cheaply produced, but thats the charm. the cd version of this lone LP has been reissued by Wonderdog Records and includes extra material. this is the only vinyl available and damn if i can find a copy for sale anywhere. its not on ebay, allmusic, musicstack, gemm, amazon, or on google. the cd-r is out there for 25- but not the vinyl. my copy is a Brooklyn find, priced at 4- from 1989.

read about this band. search this one out. here is the website i found.

http://www.lynnpoint.com/balboa/index.htm

my overall grade is B+/strong find/collectible vinyl, i need to get the cd on this one.

Labels: Post Punk Finds

Poolbur Records 005 / 1987 - amazing and undiscovered rock talent here. violent femmes/sonic youth/mission of burma are all valid references. this sound takes me to what i was looking for in 1987 but couldn't find enough of to suit me. instead i foolishly turned to heavy metal and turned my back on the real record business at the time. this three piece band from WV includes the Poole brothers (Wesley and Mark) and Todd Burge, who now plays bluegrass.

there is a strong rhythm section and raw rock sensibility. its dirty, bassy, sharp and mean. i got this from the Brooklyn load, and i could find only one copy on the internet for 15-. there was no information on allmusic, gemm, musicstack or ebay except for one lone 45 rpm single. the band has a website up on myspace which is a fansite and it leads you to Todd Burge's site. i didnt' get into all that, but this record is a must for those who like their rock loud and fast and furious but still hanging on to melody and rhythm. small label pressing makes this a tougher find, it comes with lyric insert. i like almost every song for play on mixes and the album flows by just too fast.

overall grade B+/needs to be cherished and played often.

Labels: Post Punk Finds

T.W. Records 1 / 1980-81 - dark wave, joy division style without the massive production. strumming and shoegazing early 80's a la The Church. several songs are very strong, especially 'the guests have arrived', 'fictional girl', and 'hide and seek', which all arise on side two. this is a three piece outfit led by David Cole. this is good enough to have a cd reissue made for it, and many would enjoy its throbbing sensibilities. my copy has the original lyric sheet, shows a young doctor wearing a stethoscope in a garden, pictured in black and white. the back has an all too 80's chicky missing her nose/mouth which gives a look similar to the meat ground children from pink floyd's movie. this copy came from the Brooklyn load, so its original sticker was 5- back in 1989. i found this one on musicstack for no less than 45- in five locations. craig moerer was out of this one, too. this band has no website, no listing on allmusic, and no items for sale on ebay now or in the last 30 days from this posting. kind of rare to find much information at all for this band. even the label is a murky information hunt at best, as this is the first release on T.W. Records Ltd. overall grade B+/perfect PP companion to many collections, rare and desirable small label pressing. enjoy your hunt, you might need this one.

Labels: Post Punk Finds