Birmingham group formed 1960. Never got a breakthrough in England, but gathered following in Finland, Italy and a few other European countries, partly because of their wild stage show. The gangs biggest success came in Finland with a number of hits and sold out concerts 1964-66. They recorded four albums for the Finnish market on Scandia label - no. SLP 600, 601, 602, 603 - where of this is the second, made in Scandia-Studio, Helsinki. It seems no producer was present, only engineer Jouko Ahera. With the wild stage show rep in mind you would expect screaming and pre-punk, but it's more rudimentary britpop - Hank Marvin inspired guitars, primitive organ and vocal harmonies to a basic rythm section. What makes me like it is the untutored feeling, most of it sounds live in the studio, undubbed and uncorrected - pure garage pop. Six of the tracks are self-penned, the best of them a Buddy Holly tribute - "More Than Peggy Sue". Recorded and released in mono only with clear natural audio. First issue had label as shown here, very heavy unflexible vinyl, thin matt cover and "Scandia" logo inner. (SCÄ*)(ÖGÄ*)(CCÖ*) (BRBÄ*)
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