Everyone knows ''Mars Needs Guitars!'' of the Hoodoos but... (Flac)

Like most bands, Australia's Hoodoo Gurus were largely the product of their influences; unlike most bands, however, the Hoodoos channeled their inspiration from the vast entirety of the American pop cultural landscape, drawing on such disparate sources as B-movies, bad sitcoms, and junk food -- in tandem with the usual suspects like garage rock, power pop, and surf -- to create a distinctly kitschy and catchy sound. Formed in Sydney in 1981, Le Hoodoo Gurus (as they were originally dubbed) were led by singer/songwriter Dave Faulkner, who along with drummer James Baker previously served as a member of the short-lived Perth punk unit the Victims (best known for the autobiographical single "Television Addict"). Ex-Scientist Rod Radalj and Kimble Rendall rounded out the group's initial lineup, and their unique sound (three guitars, no bass) -- along with Faulkner's infectious songs -- quickly earned them a record deal.(excerpt bio)

The Hoodoo Gurus followed the excellent Stoneage Romeos with the equally swell Mars Needs Guitars!, a second helping of Dave Faulkner's wonderfully skewed kitsch-pop confections. While the band's basic m.o. hasn't changed all that much in the interim -- '60s-era pop, garage rock, and cowpunk remain their key musical reference points -- Faulkner's skills as a songwriter have grown perceptibly: the opening "Bittersweet" is an absolute gem, with other highlights like "Death Defying" and "Show Some Emotion" trailing not far behind. Also commendable is the Gurus' sharp wit -- from the hillbilly freakout of "Hayride to Hell" to the primitive B-movie stomp of the title track, their affection for the guilty pleasures of trash culture is infectious. Irresistible fun.(allmusic.com)

...i believe this is a record that can't post enough. And because i listened yesterday after a long time again to the band i thought it's a good idea. If you don't know the record, listen to it. It's a lot of fun and well worth it. Okay, see ya later folks.
Cheers
          Frank
Flac

@Request: Sweeney Todd - If Wishes Were Horses (1977)

If Wishes Were Horses is the second album of the Canadian glam rock band Sweeney Todd. The album was recorded during late 1975-1976 and released in 1977. It is the only Sweeney Todd album on which a 17-year-old Bryan Adams appears as the temporary singer. The producers deliberately sped his voice up to sound younger than it already was.(wiki)

Nothing more to say, i think i already posted the bio of the band in my first Sweeney Todd post.
Sorry folks, it's only in 160kbps. I don't own the cd  and it's hard to find. Sometimes '' a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush''. If anybody have a better copy please feel free and post it or email me.

cheers
          Frank



 new link@ 320 here

I removed the 160 link.