Wire is quickly becoming one of my favorite bands. Sure they’re arty and all, but I can’t get over the richness of their songs. I only have their albums from the late 70’s, this included. All 3 of these early album feature a different side of the band. 154 shows off the studio experimentation of producer Mike Thorne. The songs are richly textured and atmospheric and layered with noise. None of these songs (except Map Ref) will jump out as pop songs, but they are all intelligent and still pack too much of a whallop to be concidered pure experimental art rock.

This selection from the ever-growing Buffalo Bop re-release CDs feature only female rockers from the 50s. It’s much more interesting than some of the series other releases. The songs don’t all sound the same, there’s coutryish stuff mixed with rock ‘n’ roll and even some jumpy swing stuff. This CD is really good.

rockabilly reissue series. Contains 30 Rockabilly and R&B “Howlers.” A must from Crypt records (Along with the Las Vegas Grind, Strummin’ Mental, and Back From the Grave Series)

This is a comp of late fifties early sixties novelty rock songs about beatniks. It’s very much in-line with stuff like Sin Alley. There a ton of great tunes on here. It’s an import, though, and is a bit too pricey for what you get.

Another winner from Sven-Erik and the gang. New David Nudelman song “Vegetabless” and also Deke Dickerson song and a Go-Nuts tune. All the tracks refer to a story line about a grocery store. I don’t get it, but it still is great.

More detailed info on my Planet Pimp Tribute page.

This is a compilation of instrumental music from 1957-65. It’s equal in quality to the stuff in the Back From the Grave series and a lot of the same bands show up here. A source book of cover songs for bad guitarists like myself.

I have yet to wipe the tears of joy that flow down my cheeks since I bought this disc. Like its predecessor, Jungle Exotica 1, is simply incredible and an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE. Swinging 50’s instrumentals, a soundtrack for striptease in the deep jungle!

FINALLY!! Part 3 in the incredible Las Vegas Grind series. This disc, like its predecessors, is simply incredible and an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE for EVERY record collection. Swinging 50’s instrumentals, a soundtrack for striptease!

This is the follow-up to Planet Mace and continues much along the same lines. They rely a bit less on originals this time. U.Y. have never release anything that wasn’t excellent and this is no exception.

This is the long awaited new release from these kings of Jethro Rock™ And this is one of their best records to date. Along with the expected surf tunes are a few new, more garage sounding songs. Guaranteed excitement!