the of mirror eye

* The Saints: (I’m) Stranded (6.0 mb) | Messin’ With The Kid (9.0 mb) | Private Affair (3.0 mb) | No, Your Product (7.0 mb)
From All Times Through Paradise : EMI : 5779392

What was it about the mid to late ’70’s that just had so many great bands bashing away at their kits and singing their hearts out. The Saints, along with the Ramones practically defined that era’s musical vision.

As melodic as they were dynamic, The Saints were Australia’s premiere punk contenders and a band steeped in rock’n'roll classicism – their earliest sets were peppered with Phil Spector covers. Guitarist Ed Kuepper was a musician equal parts belligerence and vision, while singer Chris Bailey ’s Jaggeresque slur was the perfect conduit for lyrics that reflected the ennui and cultural isolation of their suburban Queensland home. (David Sheppard)

I’d heard about these guys awhile ago, but unfortunately never had too much luck tracking their stuff down. It seems like their albums are mostly out of print or expensive imports. After awhile, I just kind of gave up on ever hearing them. Luckily, someone at the major labels has a brain and decided to package up their first three albums plus a live set as a 4 CD box set. Hopefully, this won’t go out of print and will allow more people to hear this great band.

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