New Wave Outpost Forum

Posted: **Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:52 pm**

I believe these guys were from France,but I can't be 100% about that.What did these guys sound like and were they any good? I take it that none of their albums are that easy to find?

Posted: **Sat Aug 14, 2004 12:49 am**

I have a 45 by them: Bowie/Bolan's "Madman" with their own "Join the Girls" on the flip. I'm pretty certain from England, based on the vocals. It's not remarkable but I'm glad I've got it just the same.

You're thinking of Stinky Toys who were from F

Posted: **Sat Aug 14, 2004 2:08 am**

Cuddly Toys were formed from the ashes of the little known (but very cool) punk band the Raped. They released at least a few albums and a batch of singles. There is a compilation CD available. I think that it is on Cherry Red, but I can't be 100% sure.

Posted: **Sat Aug 14, 2004 9:30 am**

The Raped / Cuddly Toys were from England. Having a name like "The Raped" ensured the band didn't get too many gigs, so after a few years of struggling they changed their name and sound, and had a few very minor hits in the early 80's.

The Raped had 2

Posted: **Sat Aug 14, 2004 9:40 am**

Our Friend Ollie is close to being an authoritative, walking encyclopedia on all things punk and new wave (either that or he memorized all four trouser press books!).

Posted: **Sun Aug 15, 2004 3:03 am**

Nah, just been a record geek for 20+ years! I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday, but the complete Sean Purcell vinyl output I can rattle off from the top of my head.

Sean Purcell was the singr of The Raped/Cuddly Toys. He died of some bra