Flower Bellcow - Thing of Everyday 7"
(Galaxy Train – [gal-005], 1999) [JP]
The only proper release, I believe other than some compilation tracks, by Japanese indie group Flower Bellcow. Released on August 12th, 1999 on Japanese label Galaxy Train.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
BOYRACER - AUL 36X EP 7" (SLUMBERLAND RECORDS [SLR 035], 1994) [ENG]
Boyracer - AUL 36X EP 7"
(Slumberland Records – [SLR 035], 1994) [ENG]
CRUYFF IN THE BEDROOM - SHOEGAZER OF HAPPY VALLEY E.P. CDEP (ONLY FEEDBACK [JCSS14-05], 2001) [JP]
Cruyff in the Bedroom - Shoegazer of Happy Valley E.P. CDEP
(Only Feedback – [JCSS14-05], 2001) [JP]
Japanese shoegazer group Cruyff in the Bedroom self-released this CDEP on their own label, Only Feedback, in 2001.
NEW SWEET BREATH - A SHOTGUN DOWN AN AVALANCHE CD (BIG TOP RECORDS [BTO-005], 1997) [USA]
New Sweet Breath - A Shotgun Down an Avalanche CD
(Big Top Records – [BTO-005], 1997) [USA]
The third album released by Seattle indie rock group New Sweet Breath. Maybe, my favorite material of theirs outside of their single releases.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
STRAWBERRY SWITCHBLADE - 1982 4-PIECE DEMO 7" (NIGHT SCHOOL [LSSN048], 2017) [SCOT]
Strawberry Switchblade - 1982 4-Piece Demo 7"
(Night School – [LSSN048], 2017) [SCOT]
"In 1982, Strawberry Switchblade were Jill Bryson, Janice Goodlett, Carole McGowan and Rose McDowall. This is the only recording of the original line up, recorded at the HellfireClub, Glasgow, 1982." Later released as a 7" single in 2017.
"In 1982, Strawberry Switchblade were Jill Bryson, Janice Goodlett, Carole McGowan and Rose McDowall. This is the only recording of the original line up, recorded at the HellfireClub, Glasgow, 1982." Later released as a 7" single in 2017.
STRAWBERRY SWITCHBLADE - TREES AND FLOWERS 12" (NINETY-TWO HAPPY CUSTOMERS [HAPT 001], 1983) [SCOT]
Strawberry Switchblade - Trees and Flowers 12"
(Ninety-Two Happy Customers – [Hapt 001], 1983) [SCOT]
A three-song 12" single from Scottish pop duo Strawberry Switchblade from 1983. Released on the label of Will Sergeant, of Echo & The Bunnymen.
A three-song 12" single from Scottish pop duo Strawberry Switchblade from 1983. Released on the label of Will Sergeant, of Echo & The Bunnymen.
Friday, August 16, 2024
RED SLEEPING BEAUTY & BENITO - SPLIT 7" (GRIMSEY RECORDS [GRIMSEY 001], 1995) [SWE/USA]
Red Sleeping Beauty & Benito - Split 7"
(Grimsey Records – [grimsey 001], 1995) [SWE/USA]
A split 7" between Swedish indie pop group Red Sleeping Beauty and Minnesota group Benito [featuring Jim Ruiz] released in 1995. I love the lo-fi acoustic song from Benito about rather choosing to live life out in Ferrol, Spain.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
VENUS PETER - SPACE DRIVER CD (TRATTORIA [MENU.5], POLYSTAR [PSCR-1058], 1992) [JP]
Venus Peter - Space Driver CD
(Trattoria – [menu.5], Polystar – [PSCR-1058], 1992) [JP]
The second album released by Japanese indie/shoegaze group Venus Peter. Definitely has some of their best tracks - what an opener!
SALON MUSIC - M*A*S*H CD (TRATTORIA [MENU.057], POLYSTAR [PSCR-5367], 1995) [JP]
Salon Music - M*A*S*H CD
(Trattoria – [Menu.057], Polystar – [PSCR-5367], 1995) [JP]
This is what I believe the 7th full length album released by Japanese duo Salon Music from 1995. And maybe it's their best one? Surprisingly so, I usually lose interest when a band releases so many albums -- but Salon Music only seem to get better and better!
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
DÚO DIVERGENTE & EL PALACIO DE LINARES - SPLIT 7" (DISCOS WALDEN [DW34], 2014) [ESP]
Dúo Divergente & El Palacio de Linares - Split 7"
(Discos Walden – [DW34], 2014) [ESP]
Another split 7" between two Spanish lo-fi indie groups Dúo Divergente and El Palacio de Linares. These songs are in Spanish. I love IMDb!
JESSICA & THE FLETCHERS & NO FUCKS - SPLIT 7" (DISCOS WALDEN [DW44], 2015) [ESP]
Jessica & The Fletchers & NO FUCKS - Split 7"
(Discos Walden – [DW44], 2015) [ESP]
A split 7" between two Spanish lo-fi indie groups Jessica & The Fletchers along with NO FUCKS. Both groups sing mostly in English, despite being from Spain. These tracks are all in English.
PEQUEÑAS COSAS FURIOSAS - FRIÓN 7" (ACUARELA [AQ-004], 1994) [ESP]
Pequeñas cosas furiosas - Frión 7"
(Acuarela – [AQ-004], 1994) [ESP]
HELEN LOVE - JOEY RAMONEY 7" (DAMAGED GOODS [DAMGOOD 27], 1993) [WALES]
Helen Love - Joey Ramoney 7"
(Damaged Goods – [DAMGOOD 27], 1993) [WALES]
THE PALM SONGWRITERS - BRENDA WALSH 7" (K.O.G.A. RECORDS [KOGA-059], 1998) [JP]
The Palm Songwriters - Brenda Walsh 7"
(K.O.G.A Records – [KOGA-059], 1998) [JP]
The only proper release, I believe other than the A-side of this single that appears on a CD comp., from Japanese indie group The Palm Songwriters released in 1998.
VA - EMILY'S ISSUE #777 - THE JOURNAL OF AUDREY'S DIARY 7" (FARRÁGO RECORDS [FRG-005], AUDREY'S DIARY [#777.94], 1994) [USA]
VA - Emily's Issue #777 - The Journal Of Audrey's Diary 7"
(Farrágo Records – [FRG-005], Audrey's Diary – [#777.94], 1994) [USA]
A lo-fi American indie pop 7" compilation release from 1994 featuring three American groups.
01. Jessamine - Reflections
02. Sabine - I'm Ready To Start Fire To Everything
03. Buddah On The Moon - Providence (Shines Like Stars)
VA - 3 BAND FLEXI (TANGLED RECORDS [TANGLED 006], 1993) [ENG/USA/AUS]
VA - 3 Band FLEXI
(Tangled Records – [TANGLED 006], 1993) [ENG/USA/AUS]
Another international indie pop compilation, this time a three-way split Flexi Disc released on English label Tangled in 1993. Featuring an English group [Hood], an American group [Hula Hoop] as well as an Australian group [Blairmailer].
01. Hula Hoop - Superstar Girl
02. Hood - Girl Called Heaven
03. Blairmailer - Girl You Know It's True
VA - THAT'S THE WAY IT'S GONNA BE 7" (MOTORWAY [MOTOR 045], 2000)
VA - That's The Way It's Gonna Be 7"
(Motorway – [Motor 045], 2000) [USA/FR/ENG]
Another international indie pop 7" featuring two American groups on the B-Side with an English and French group on the A-Side. Released on Japanese label Motorway in the year 2000.
01. Kosmonaut - Was It You
02. Fantastic! - Beauty Queen
03. The Tyde - Your Tattoos (Version)
04. Brittle Stars - Falling Backwards
Monday, August 12, 2024
DUCKS UNLIMITED - GET BLEAK 7" (BOBO INTEGRAL [BBI-011], 2019) [CAN]
Ducks Unlimited - Get Bleak 7"
(Bobo Integral – [BBI-011], 2019) [CAN]
The debut 7" release from Canada indie group Ducks Unlimited on Spanish label Bobo Integral from 2019. The group later changed their named to Ducks Ltd.
THE SPITS - PAIN 7" (SLOVENLY RECORDINGS [702-89], 2009) [USA]
The Spits - Pain 7"
(Slovenly Recordings – [702-89], 2009) [USA]
I love this opening track from The Spits, which is a cover song of the band "Pain" playing their song 'I Dig Pain' from Season 5, Episode 16 Battle Of The Bands episode on the TV show CHiPs.
PEARL JAM - LET ME SLEEP 7" (EPIC ASSOCIATED [ZS7 4354], 1991) [USA]
Pearl Jam - Let Me Sleep 7"
(Epic Associated – [ZS7 4354], 1991) [USA]
CARAMEL - TRIANGLE 7" (MARSH-MARIGOLD [GOLD 18], 1994) [FRA]
Caramel - Triangle 7"
(Marsh-Marigold – [gold 18], 1994) [FRA]
VA - DRIVE-IN SEASON 7" (DRIVE-IN RECORDS [DRIVE001], SEASON RECORDS [SEASON 03], 1996) [USA/AUS]
VA - Drive-In Season 7"
(Drive-In Records – [Drive001], Season Records – [Season03], 1996) [USA/AUS]
A 7" compilation split continental release between an American label (Drive-In Records) and Australian label (Season Records) from 1996. Also featuring two American groups [The Shapiros & Madison Electric] and two Australian groups [The Cat's Miaow & The Singing Bush].
01. The Cat's Miaow - Stay
02. The Singing Bush - Do What You Say (Richard, Richard)
03. The Shapiros - Paris Kiss
04. Madison Electric - V-Neck
VA - A TRIBUTE TO GALAXIE 500 7" (ELEFANT RECORDS [ER-150], 1996) [ESP]
VA - A Tribute To Galaxie 500 7"
(Elefant Records – [ER-150], 1996) [ESP]
An advance 7" single release (of a CD compilation that came later in 2001 with further tracks) A Tribute to Galaxie 500. With four cover songs ranging from Japan, Spain, USA, on Spanish label Elefant Records released in 1996.
01. Hula Hoop - Sorry
02. Holiday Flyer - It's Getting Late
03. Venus Peter - Blue Thunder
04. Pequeñas cosas furiosas - Snowstorm
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