The local record shop in the small Texas town where I grew up used to hand me punk and new wave promos sent, since they took precious play time away from "more deserving" sorts like AC/DC. The US edition of The Photos' LP was one of those. I blasted it alongside London Calling and Sound Affects almost continuously. Surprising, how the band is virtually forgotten, and never gets mentioned alongside their contemporaries, such as The Undertones. Tracks such as "Do You Have Fun?" were stone cold killers. Thank you for this, Penny. Now I'm gonna hit Discogs!
What a nostalgia rush! I remember your music writing, Penny. Great to find you revisiting it here and adding context. I love that Photos track, Barbarella.
I‘ve been looking back at my cuttings for writing inspiration, too - I was on Just Seventeen in mid-80s. Glad I’ve found you.
The local record shop in the small Texas town where I grew up used to hand me punk and new wave promos sent, since they took precious play time away from "more deserving" sorts like AC/DC. The US edition of The Photos' LP was one of those. I blasted it alongside London Calling and Sound Affects almost continuously. Surprising, how the band is virtually forgotten, and never gets mentioned alongside their contemporaries, such as The Undertones. Tracks such as "Do You Have Fun?" were stone cold killers. Thank you for this, Penny. Now I'm gonna hit Discogs!
Thanks Penny, I hadn't heard The Photos. There is a sound that reminds me of an earlier version of The Long Blondes.
Loved The Photos (and Satan's Rats come to that). Lovely people.
What a nostalgia rush! I remember your music writing, Penny. Great to find you revisiting it here and adding context. I love that Photos track, Barbarella.
I‘ve been looking back at my cuttings for writing inspiration, too - I was on Just Seventeen in mid-80s. Glad I’ve found you.
Just 17 was my bible in mid 80s.
Oh, wonderful to hear!
Hi Wendy, pleased to meet you.