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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 14, 2021 19:14:47 GMT
The Cortinas.... ...what's yer verdict?  :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/A-326604-1408797450-5367.jpeg.jpg) Two essential singles Fascist Dictator / Television Families (1977)... Fascist DictatorDefiant Pose / Independence (1977)... Defiant Pose |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 14, 2021 19:15:56 GMT
I don't remember ever hearing the album that came out on CBS The Cortinas – True Romances (1978)
Is it any good?
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 14, 2021 19:18:55 GMT
This is track two and it suggests they'd mellowed somewhat after those two great singles...
The Cortinas - I Don't Really Want to Get Involved (1978)
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Post by andyloneshark on Mar 14, 2021 19:21:58 GMT
The first Punk band from my neck of the woods, to get upto that there London Village. School Kids with a love of Feelgoods...ish R'n'B. Fave song for me is Defiant Pose. The band had already split up by the time the album came out... even the band themselves didn't like it much but hearing it now, it's not that bad really, quite enjoyable... but more Power Pop than Punk. Um... haven't we discussed The Cortinas on here already?  |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 14, 2021 19:23:36 GMT
I found this on a blog and it sounds quite like it might be a bit better than the CBS album...
Tracklist:
01 Fascist Dictator (Single A-side 1977)
02 Television Families (Single B-side 1977)
03 Defiant Pose (Single A-Side 1977).
04 Independence (Single B-Side 1977).
05 Having It (Peel Session - 16-07-1977)
06 Further Education (Peel Session -.16-07-1977)
07 Defiant Pose (Peel Session - 16-07-1977)
08 Television Families (Peel Session - 16-07-1977)
09 Tribe of the City (Demo).
10 I Don't Really Want to Get Involved (Demo)
11 Youth Club Dance (Demo)
12 Mr Waverley (Demo).
13 Having It (Demo).
14 Broken Not Twisted (Demo).
15 Heartache (7" single version 1978.)
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 14, 2021 19:24:43 GMT
The first Punk band from my neck of the woods, to get upto that there London Village. School Kids with a love of Feelgoods...ish R'n'B. Fave song for me is Defiant Pose. The band had already split up by the time the album came out... even the band themselves didn't like it much but hearing it now, it's not that bad really, quite enjoyable... but more Power Pop than Punk. Um... haven't we discussed The Cortinas on here already? Thanks Andy I knew you'd be all over it being a Bristol lad I couldn't find an existing thread but the search function isn't the greatest on here I'll have a proper look and, if so, I'll merge! |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 14, 2021 19:27:58 GMT
Um... haven't we discussed The Cortinas on here already? I couldn't find a thread The only reference I could find was this in the Punk Nuggets discussion... ...The Pigs reformed about 10 years ago and played a couple of gigs in Bristol... including 2 with my band. The second one, we were both on the bill with The Lurkers. As teenagers they had a manic scratchy sound but as older guys they were more mid-tempo R'N'B ...kinda like The Cortinas and The Feelgoods |
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Post by andyloneshark on Mar 14, 2021 19:32:56 GMT
...i've got a feeling i have already Waxed Lyrical/Waffled on here about the CD Anthology, Anagram released back in 2010 The guy that recorded their early demos is a friend of mine (Steve Street... no not THAT Steve Street) - Those finally got an official release at the same time (2010)  |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 14, 2021 19:38:47 GMT
I don't remember Andy (but that's not saying much) The Anthology goes for about £25 as a second hand CD but a download is available for £8   |
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Post by andyloneshark on Mar 14, 2021 19:39:35 GMT
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Post by personunknown on Mar 14, 2021 19:49:45 GMT
There's an unofficial CDR called For Fucks Sake Plymouth recorded live in 1977. There used to be a free download on the Die or DIY website but the link doesn't work for me anymore.
Tracklist:
1 Defiant Pose
2 Tired Of Compromise
3 They
4 We're Gonna Play In The Subway Today
5 Further Education
6 Fascist Dictator
7 Tokyo Joe
8 Gloria
9 Gonna Get Mary In The Bus Shelter
10 Have It With You
11 Television Families
12 Have It With You
13 Slow down
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Post by andyloneshark on Mar 14, 2021 19:57:09 GMT
...that got released officially by Bristol Archive Records too. Not great quality sound, to be honest. The Bristol Punk band that tends to get overlooked alot is The X-Certs. They had a track on the Avon Calling compilation. A Peelie favourite. Bristol Archive Records released this album that mops up most of their best recordings.  |
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Post by johnnyoi on Mar 19, 2021 14:44:46 GMT
Here's the demo version of I Don't Really Want to Get Involved.Not sure about the vocals.Think i prefer the album version.I'll have to listen to True Romances again,i remember being disappointed at the time.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Mar 22, 2021 12:18:17 GMT
Been listening to this today and really enjoying it... Tracklist:
01 Fascist Dictator (Single A-side 1977)
02 Television Families (Single B-side 1977)
03 Defiant Pose (Single A-Side 1977).
04 Independence (Single B-Side 1977).
05 Having It (Peel Session - 16-07-1977)
06 Further Education (Peel Session -.16-07-1977)
07 Defiant Pose (Peel Session - 16-07-1977)
08 Television Families (Peel Session - 16-07-1977)
09 Tribe of the City (Demo).
10 I Don't Really Want to Get Involved (Demo)
11 Youth Club Dance (Demo)
12 Mr Waverley (Demo).
13 Having It (Demo).
14 Broken Not Twisted (Demo).
15 Heartache (7" single version 1978.)
Well worth getting yer mitts on |
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Post by andyloneshark on Mar 22, 2021 12:44:50 GMT
Here is some great... but slightly bonkers archive footage of The Cortinas playing at The Roxy. The footage is at double speed for the first half for some reason.
Interesting Mick Jones interview fades in towards the end.
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