80's New England Bands

[randy]

OK--After years of talking about it I will finally attempt to get some of my old vinyl--lots of R.I. and Mass locals--up on the board. Saw Blirwins complaint a while back that the 80's obscure section has been anything but that lately--so here is an attempt at getting some of that old flavor back.

From Rhode Island--The Detectives with Next Time--song from 1982.

First time with me trying ZShare so let me know if it does not work.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/8009754e4c3250/

[randy]

One more quick tune--this is the Probers from 1981--Caught You Lookin'. Also from Providence, lead singer Rick Mendes unfortunatly passed away ayear or two ago.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/8011946ad2aa6a/

[glokstadt]

These are great! Thanks for the shares!!! [:D]


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[randy]

Glad you liked--more to come.

[glokstadt]

[quote][i]Originally posted by randy[/i]
<br>Glad you liked--more to come.
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Thanks randy, I have two of the Mass. Avenue cassette tapes, or is it one and the other is a "punk" rock comp. from Boston, Mass.--something along those lines...

The casettes have different songs on them than any of the CDs that were issued by Rhino (was it Rhino???).



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[randy]

When Mark Cutler left the Schemers, he helped form the Raindogs with some local Boston guys. Here is one of their tunes from 1989--Too Many Stars--was a minor local hit.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/8054311db03357/

[randy]

While November Group was never a favorite of mine, there were a few of Ann Prim's tunes I did like, "We Dance" being my favorite. On a previous November Group thread, Heart Of A Champion, another decent tune was left off, so here it is. Eventually I hope to resolve the background noise issues with some of these--eventually-just need to know what is best--and affordable.[:D]

http://www.zshare.net/audio/8082198f4fe85b/

[randy]

Rods And Cones were an interesting 6 man Boston band. Circles was one of my favorite tunes by these guys but unfortunatly my vinyl--which I had not listed to in eons due to a lack of a turntable--skips on that tune ( Damn--don't remember it skipping!!!!) Therefore--Here is Push-Shove from 1985.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/80823635d2122b/

[randy]

Figured I would throw one more Probers tune up on the board--From their Mad At The World LP/EP--the title tune--Mad At The World.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/80880495c1cd79/

[randy]

Time on my hands today--a tune I think I posted a while back but it's always been one of my favorites--Vibe from Bop ( Harvey )--1990.
Has a different flavor from most tunes.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/809502417cb2fb/

These guys were actually winners of one of the local rock hunts.

[Terim]

Kick ass stuff Randy!

Thanks for taking the time to share.

[randy]

I dont get around to it often anymore so I'm trying to make up for some lost time.[;)]

[randy]

This tune is called "It Came From Here" by Boys Life, a band out of Boston, this is from 1982. this is from thier self titled EP.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/809661349cb069/

[randy]

Classic Ruins--Geraldine, I Need Money ( More Than I Need You ).
Back in the day I bought it for it's title.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/8096791994e316/

[randy]

Last tune for the time being comes from a band I loved seeing live. The New Models are probably known more for Permanent Vacation (another all time favorite of mine ) and Say What ( Which wasn't one of my favorites). This tune is "Looking For A Reason".

http://www.zshare.net/audio/8097037e81fef5/