Last week’s tracks all came from 1987 for reasons that are too dull to go into here. This is a fairly accurate representation of what my bedroom sounded like when I was 16. You don’t want to know what it smelled like.
Public Enemy – Bring The Noise (12â€) (Def Jam)
The Sewer Zombies – “They Died With Their Willie Nelson T Shirts On†(12â€) (Ron Johnson)
Bhundu Boys – “Tvimbodzemoto†(LP- “Tvimbodzemotoâ€) (Disque Afrique)
LL Cool J – “Go, Cut Creator, Go†(LP – Bigger And Defferâ€) (Def Jam)
Prince – “Sign O The Times†(7â€) (Warner Bros)
The Smiths – “Sheila Take A Bow†(7â€) (Rough Trade)
Rhythm Is Rhythm – “Nude Photo†(12â€) (Transmat)
Napalm Death – “Success?†(LP- “Scumâ€) (Earache)
The Sea Urchins – “Pristine Christine†(7â€) (Sarah)
Lieutennant Stitchie – “Wear Yuh Size†(v/a LP – “Superstar Hit Parade Vol 2â€) (Teepee)
Beastie Boys – “No Sleep ‘Til Brooklyn†(7â€) (Def Jam )
The Butthole Surfers – “22 Going On 23†(LP – “Locust Abortion Technicianâ€) (Touch and Go)
Laugh – “Paul McCartney†(v/a LP – “CD86â€) (Sanctuary)
Joe Smooth – “Promised Land†(v/a LP – “Original Chicago House Classicsâ€) (Music Club)
Cud – “You Sexy Thing†(EP – “Peel Sessionsâ€) (Strange Fruit)
The Fall – “Hit The North†(12â€) (Beggar’s Banquet)
And, as a cunning link, may I take this opportunity to mention that one of the shining stars from 1987, Rise Kagona of Bhundu Boys is appearing at the Rough Beats Festival next week!
Matoke are playing on the Little Attic Records stage on Saturday 5th June, with very special guest Rise Kagona. This is very exciting, and I might take my Shabini LP to be signed..!
I’m well jealous I’d love to see Matoke