warped records. W102
PRIVATE MAIL
ONLY THE RAIN ( CAN WASH AWAY THE TEARS)
The pub rock group Sounder who released one 45 in 1977 made the shift to a decidedly new wave name and sound and in 1979 became Sneeky Feelin's. (the name was taken from the Elvis Costello song Sneaky Feelings ). The group consisted of:
Ozzie Ozzell - vocals
Donnie Burke - Guitar/vocals
Terry Hamid - Guitar
Dell Vickers - Bass/ Vocals
John Hawley - Drums
Alfonso Montuori - Horns
The A and B sides were recorded at two different sessions in two different studios with the production credits going to Graeme Douglas of Eddie and the Hot Rods. The group fizzled out soon after the release of the 45 with Donnie Burke and Dell Vickers going on to form the Gas.
"Private Mail" is top drawer. I've got a soft spot for the Sounder 45 too.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for posting--great stuff. Reminds me of the 101'ers--not just the Strummer-ish vocals, but also the kind of skewed pubrock influence.
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