This band out of my hometown Kortrijk has quite an interesting history. They started out in the late seventies when the first wave of punk craze hit Belgium. In well known punk tradition these four guys didn't really know how to handle an instrument but they were eager to start a band. I could be mistaken but I guess they were the first punk band in Kortrijk. They recorded their first single 'The modern dance' in 1980 and it became an instant indie hit in Belgium and France. When listening to the song I can easily understand why. It's catchy, easy to sing along with and has an awesome and raw guitar solo (I guess they quickly learned how to play those instruments).
Their second single 'Courtrai tonight' was released in 1982 and was produced by Serge Feys of the legendary band T.C. Matic. Reviews were raving again and they could do some touring in France and The Netherlands. 'Courtrai tonight' is a post punk anthem with that typical eighties bass sound that I love so much. I guess this is their most known track and it hit the alternative charts upon its release.
Their sound evolved and was influenced by eighties cold wave and post punk. They had some line-up changes and recorded a 12inch EP called 'Sight seeing'. Unfortunately the band died a silent death after this release. The band was never forgotten though and their releases and songs became cult classics.
Fast forward to 2010. Thanks to social media (these things are both a curse and a blessing...) people got really interested in the band and they started playing again. I saw them play some great shows. They released a best of cd and proved that they still have it and sound pretty fresh. Last year they presented their first new recorded song called '2017, the worst I've ever seen', a protest song in true punk tradition which will also be included on the vinyl anthology. Since 2018 they play with the original line up like in the early days. The punk spirit is still very strong and these guys are real Kortrijk punk heritage.
I can't wait to hold their vinyl anthology in my hands and put it on the turntable. The lay out looks awesome and I have been listening a lot to the tracks Tony sent me. They will play the awesome Textival festival in Kortrijk on the 22nd of april together with some great bands (click here for the full line up and some more information about Kortrijk's cosiest and eclectic festival). Go see them live and buy this record!
The record will be released on the 21st of april, on Record Store Day. More info: Mayway Records.
"You gotta make a choice, stand up and raise your voice!"
The record will be released on the 21st of april, on Record Store Day. More info: Mayway Records.
"You gotta make a choice, stand up and raise your voice!"
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