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Thanks so much, fiftypercent! Only one problem, though: the files sound like they were played at 45 rpm instead of 33 1/3 rpm because the lead singer's voice sounds super high.

Thanks - I'll fix it tonight. It's a pain when record labels/sleeves don't tell you the correct RPM and I did not get time to listen to them last night.

Here's the files at corrected speed

http://www3.zippyshare.com/v/k0XCz13V/file.html

Thank you ever so much, fifty!

Firstly, what a great thread this has been. Being a Brit I've never paid too much attention to which bands came form where or any particular regional 'scene' but a few recent purchases have given me a lot of interest in New England bands generally. I recently posted a Future City single not really being aware that Alex Space had been mentioned in this thread before.

What triggered my interest was a band called The Faction which hailed from Norwalk, CT and may have been a studio only operation, with one sole release under that name. Here's a sample from the album, released in 1985 and called 2x2.

The Faction - Take It From Me
http://www56.zippyshare.com/v/a9pOBwlI/file.html

"you can take it from me", I love this band!!

Oh wow. Take It From Me is really a good song. Never heard of that band before!

fiftypercent wrote:Here's the files at corrected speed

http://www3.zippyshare.com/v/k0XCz13V/file.html

Thanks for sharing this. There are some great tunes on the EP.

Hey fifty, if you have that The Faction album, I'd like to hear the whole record if possible.

Also, does anyone remember a female-fronted new wave synth act out of Boston called Block Yard? As far as I know, they released a 1984 single and a 1985 LP, both of which I'm interested in hearing.

Three piece from Boston I believe.

Yu Yu Hop - Hello Hello
http://www109.zippyshare.com/v/Jx7OcQr7/file.html

I have a few requests for albums and singles from New England bands, if anyone is able to share:

The Faction - 2x2 (1985)
Picture This - S/T EP (1986)
The Drive - She Was a Stranger b/w Doin' the Countdown (1984), The Journey is the Reward (1987)
Block Yard - Don't Wanna Lose You Now b/w Talk to Me (1984), S/T LP (1985)
Boys - Drop Me a Line (1985)
Ata-Tat - S/T EP (1986)

Thank you in advance!

In case you're interested, I've recently completed a Zodio Doze anthology CD of ~18 tunes from a combination of my master tapes, studio rough mixes, and WERS radio show. A couple flexies may also be available, including a photo proof.

In case you're interested, I've recently completed a Zodio Doze anthology CD of ~18 tunes from a combination of my master tapes, studio rough mixes, and WERS radio show. A couple flexies may also be available, including a photo proof.

Is it available yet? Me want. Only ever heard the one song, and my single is trashed. Cardboard piece of crap! Although I can't imagine any of them ever sounded good...

Could someone please repost the corrected speed Down Avenue EP? I missed it, and just discovered the wonderful Winter's Past song, thanks to Rissan's great Winter compilation. Thanks and happy new year!