The debut release from this new Washington, DC-based trio comprised of J. Robbins (Jawbox, Burning Airlines), Janet Morgan (Shonben), and Darren Zentek (Kerosene 454, Oswego). Six tracks of exuberant, melodic, and rhythmic rock racket that takes its inspiration from each member's previous bands, XTC, The Ex, Siouxsie & The Banshees, and other "X"-named groups. Includes a shining version of John Cale's '70s cult classic, "Fear Is a Man's Best Friend."

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One of New York's finest early doo wop groups' early sides from 1956 to 1961 first recorded on Whirling Disc, Fury, and Port Records. Only two Gone releases (from 1957-1958) are missing -- must be a licensing problem. The Channels were not only unique vocally, Earl Lewis' leads rank up there and Clifton Wright's bass expressions gets A's for creativity; but if you didn't know the Channels were five African-Americans you could only guess at their ethnicity. As Eddie Levert ({$t...   [ read more ]

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