DOLLY MIXTURE - "DEMONSTRATION TAPES" 2LP
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Rumour has it that when DOLLY MIXTURE first began in 1978, they barely knew how to play an instrument. Lucky, then, that they totally encapsulate the UK-DIY sound with their chop-em-up and spit-em-out pop tunes. There’s always been a dark underbelly to pop music, one that has showed itself in different ways over many a time and place. Just because it sounds nice or quaint, doesn’t mean it can’t have a mean spirit innit? Running in the same circles as The Damned, DOLLY MIXTURE certainly had a twinge of punk to their sound – not unlike The Ramones at their most doo-wop or the waves of power pop that washes over the UK’s shores through the late 70’s into the 80’s. Sometimes ambitious, sometimes down the line razor sharp, and sometimes as blunt and sloppy as a well worn boot – the band has a triumphant DIY spirit written all over it and a million melodies to mull with your cheap wine. Another gem given new shine by the fantastic Sealed Records.
The return of the classic Demonstration Tapes double LP on vinyl from the one and only Dolly Mixture. Originally self released in 1984 – this 27 track set collects the band’s demos from 1979 to 1983 of perfectly executed pop, indie pop and ’60s girl group gems. The sound is raw but the charm and pure-pop songcraft manages to shine through. Dolly Mixture should have been massive – so just sit back and enjoy these charming songs that have aged like a fine wine. Original copies sell for silly money and even the Germs of Youth reissue sells for over £100. This reissue comes with a brand new sleeve design.
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