Ghost Town
October 29, 2007
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The Specials. You should be familiar with the famous “Tu-Tone” logo, the black and white dressed man standing bent-legged. It’s the sign of quality for all of your ska needs.
Damn Dog
October 28, 2007
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Robin Johnson. From the movie “Times Square”, 1980. The movie is kind of a “Turk 182″ for punk rockers. It’s not very well edited and there are big plot holes but it’s a great film for scenes of the pre-Juliana Times Square.
Pump Up The Jam
October 26, 2007
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Technotronic featuring Felly. Felly is not to be confused with “Ya Kid K”. “Ya Kid K” sang “Get Up! Before the night is Over”.
Dirty Little Secrets
October 25, 2007
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All American Rejects. One of the bands are helping bring back rock and roll. I’m a big rock and roll fan. It’s especially hard to be a good pop-rock band. You have to be careful…you don’t want to end up on MTV’s “Buzz-Ballad” collection. I think this song strikes a good balance. It was a little unfortunate that the band licensed the song to “Secret” anti-perspirant for a really lame add campaign. They would ask women to tell their “dirty little secrets”, which were not dirty at all. Of course the add failed. I hope the band doesn’t take it personally.
Da Da Da
October 24, 2007
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Trio. From Germany. There is something “Dada-istic” about this song. If you don’t know about the Dada art movement, listen to this song then do your Wikipedia research and listen to it again. Trio also had a big hit with “Anna”.
Nazi Punks Fuck Off!
October 23, 2007
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The Dead Kennedys. This record came with an arm band which I no longer have. Lead singer Jello Biafra wrote this song in response to the large number of skinheads coming to punk rock shows in California in the 80’s. A tight and tense 1 minute long, this song is a shining example of hardcore punk. Get up on stage, spit it out, then leave.
I wonder If I Take You Home
October 22, 2007
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Lisa Lis and the Cult Jam. No picture of Lisa Lisa on the cover of this 12″. Just some colorful break dancers.
Let The Beat Hit Em
October 20, 2007
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Lisa Lisa and The Cult Jam. She looks like Paula Abdul, no?
Giving In
October 19, 2007
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Adema. Lead singer is the brother of one of the guys from Korn. Adema was one of the few rock bands from the early 90’s, that is one of the few rock bands that new how to rock. This is their first single.
The Genius of Love
October 18, 2007
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The Tom Tom Club. The funky bunch from Providence, RI.
