Hanoi rocks allmusic3/23/2023 ![]() ![]() THE MARCH VIOLETS came out of Leeds in the early 80’s, initially as label-mates of Sisters of Mercy. Limited edition in violet vinyl double-LP - twenty-three tracks recorded for John Peel and other BBC programmes over six separate sessions - including nine unreleased songs. The March Violets 'Big Soul Kiss' - the BBC Recordings 2LP He found everything - except for the master-tape. When Track went bust the following year, manager Leee Black Childers managed to burgle the Track Records' Carnaby Street 3rd floor office and liberated the tapes that belonged to him and the band. Upon release on Track Records in 1977, it was universally condemned in the music press for having a 'muddy mix' - later found to be a mastering fault. Forty-four years later, the master has been found in an attic - and 'L.A.M.F.' can at last be heard as the band and producers intended!įOUND IN AN ATTIC - a punk rock archaeological discovery: a copy master of the original 1977 Track Records tape, without 'mud'! This classic punk album, recorded in London by the New York band featuring two New York Dolls, was always controversial - and not just for the acronym. Track Records went bust and the master was lost - so subsequent releases were compiled from outtake or re-mixes. On release in 1977, Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers' 'L.A.M.F.' had a mastering fault, widely condemned as a 'muddy mix'. At their new website and a new Facebook page. LATEST NEWS! The band have announced a reunion for tours and new recordings in 2023/24. This box set chronicles their development with lead singers Simon Denbigh, Rosie Garland and Cleo Murray, backed by bassist Lawrence Elliot and guitarist Tom Ashton. Then there are two whole discs of unreleased sessions – one from the early period 1982-84, and one from the later period 1985-87 - the band have uncovered numerous sessions that have never been heard. In addition to a full CD of their singles (also issued as Play Loud Play Purple on 2LP purple vinyl) and another CD of extended versions, the box includes six excellent sessions recorded for the BBC (also reissued as Big Soul Kiss 2LP yellow vinyl after a sold-out RSD release). Pre-order it here.ĭespite the band never recording a whole album in the 80’s, a wealth of material has been discovered. THE MARCH VIOLETS release a 5CD box set 'The Palace of Infinite Darkness' on November 18. The March Violets 'The Palace of Infinite Darkness' 5CD set Also on the 5xCD box set The Palace of Infinite Darkness with much more, available here. It preceded another number two single, Deep - similarly unavailable, except in two versions featuring unheard Si Denbigh vocals on the recent BBC sessions Big Soul Kiss 2LP.Īll The March Violets indie singles and more are now compiled on Play Loud Play Purple, a double-vinyl purple LP pre-selling here. Walk into the Sun followed up the number two indie-chart hit Snake Dance. Click here and pre-save it to your collection. Now the concise, radio-friendly classic is at your finger-tips. Since then only the extended club mix has been on CD and digital streaming. The single entered the indie charts on August 4 1984, went to the number one position and then stayed in the charts for 35 weeks. It’s the first time it’s been heard in its 7” version since its 1984 summit. The March Violets number one indie-chart hit Walk into the Sun is re-released digitally on October 7. The March Violets 'Walk into the Sun' 7" version ![]()
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