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Recorded in mono and produced by Milk N’ Cookies leader Ian North in 1975, this Legendary Knickers lonely disc is a fresh primitive 60’s garage-pop, that supposedly was the band's demo tape. A rumour went around about their members: Ian North, the Blondie Jimmi Destri, Ira Robbins of Trouser Press fame… never clarified by North.

The Knickers - Denunciations [7" Reckless Records 1978]



The Badbeats were a power pop group from New York in the late 70's, who began recording songs that were written by The Beatles, but never released in USA by The Beatles. John Sheridan played drums and guitars on their first record, Bill Kern played guitar and vocals, and Barry Knoedl, bass and vocals.
Later, John recorded a single bringing out some of his country rock influence on this great song.

John Sheridan - Countermove [7" Beatbad Records 1981]


According to an early issue of Trouser Press, "The Bees were a NYC outfit whose growing reputation was snapped when the bassist and guitarist were hired away by David Johansen" (They credited him with a "no thanks to" on the third 45).The other half of the Bees went to form the Bounce. http://bubblegum.the.punk.free.fr/.
Ruby is a vintage favorite from their first extended play.

The Bees - Ruby [7" Obey-My-Brain 1979]

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Here we go again...

John Mellor (same name as The Clash Joe Strummer) aka Johnny Darke, rercorded this rare single for Carrere label. Released in November 1979, the best year for powerpop, contains all the powerpopper ingredients. A gem to discover for many fans.

Johnny Darke - I'm Not A Beliver [7" Carrere 1979]

From Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, the line-up was Alex Kinder on vocals, Tracy Graham playing bass, Den Pugsley and Tony Skeggs on guitars and the drummer Steve Bay. Recorded 'Catch Me' at Majestic Studios in April 1977, a strong powerpoper tune with punk overtones, only isusued as a single in Holland, Belgium, Germany and Scandinavia with differents pic covers. Jetz broke up in 1979, people disappeared in all directions : Steve Bay went to The Physicals, Tracy Graham with The Hollywood Killers, Skeggs and Pugsley formed The Pencils.

The Jetz - Catch Me [7" Rebel Records 1977]

The Pencils were more oriented pop, but also enjoyable, released three singles between 1982 and 83, If You Really Wanna Hurt Somebody was their second one effort.

The Pencils - If You Wanna Hurt Somebody [7" The Next Record Co. 1982]