MARVELOUS DARLINGS 'I'LL STAND BY HER' LTD USA 7"
The latest addition to MARVELOUS DARLINGS' discography is a legitimate double A-side threat. Like their last three singles on Bachelor, P. Trash, and Taken By Surprise, "I'll Stand By Her" and "Friend of a Friend" were destined for a full-length release that never materialized. So, a killer LP became a collection of killer singles, parceled out to different labels, issued one at a time (maybe they'll be reunited someday). Much has been written about these guys' sound and the other bands in which they have/had a stake and it's pretty much all on point--we won't pad the score here. Once again, the Westerbergian vibes permeate through these grooves, a union of snarling rock 'n' roll and strummy goodness. Limited to 600 copies, black vinyl.
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MARVELOUS DARLINGS "Teenage Targets" b/w "Lagoons" Blue wax 7"
The third time's a charm for "Teenage Targets" b/w "Lagoons," a record promised to three different labels in three years’ time. The backstory is hardly tabloid fare—the usual coulda-shoulda-woulda bullshit is to blame—and really, who cares? Chew on this instead: Marvelous Darlings are one of the best bands you'll hear on a 45 these days, even though they're more of a "collabo writing team" than a "band," says frontman Ben Cook (FUCKED UP, YOUNG GOVERNOR, the BITTERS). These two songs, recorded in 2007, are a primo blend of punk and power-pop permutations; supremely catchy, gloriously played, and instantly classic. Plastic Idol couldn't be happier to bring them to you on vinyl in 2010, better late than never. Pressed on blue vinyl, limited to 600 copies.
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YOUNG GOVERNOR 'BEDTIME STORIES' USA LTD 7"
LIMITED PRESSING OF 500 BEDTIME STORIES/THE CUTTER
BEN COOK (aka YOUNG GOVERNOR) has been a busy man the last two years releasing countless records with tons of bands (FUCKED UP, THE BITTERS, MARVELOUS DARLINGS, ROOMMATES). Ben is now releasing his solo music under Young Governor which some how is a mixture of sounds from all those bands. This limited to 500 7-inches, features two brand new songs of pop/garage greatness.
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YOUNG GOVERNOR 'CALL ME WHEN THE CAT DIES' LTD PUNK 7"
RARE PRESS OF 600 ONLY USA 7" WITH LIMITED COVER
Young Governor, AKA Ben Cook of Fucked Up, The Bitters, No Warning, Marvelous Darlings and Violent Minds fame, continues his outpouring of 7" singles with "Call Me When The Cat Dies" which doesn't let up on the fuzzy garage punk sounds akin to The Replacements or The Undertones.
The Young Gov has been rolling from label to label for the last year or two dishing out some of the best and craziest sounding punk tunes you can get your ears around and this one on Criminal IQ might be the best of the bunch (so far). "Call Me When the Cat Dies" races along with a tense and sinister vibe immediately reminiscent of the Lost Sounds with guitar effects tweaked to make them sound almost synth-like in places. A total rager that sticks hard to the ribs and mind alike. The flip "Fade Away" is a great mod jam that pays homage to fellow Man City fans Oasis and there's even a thank you for weirdo City midfielder Steven Ireland on the cover. A great record by a remarkable song-writer.
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YOUNG GOVERNOR 'VIRGINIA CREEPER' Limited Edition LAVENDER VINYL 7" Hardcore punk
VIRGINIA CREEPER / I'M A MESS
RARE USA LAVENDER VINYL 7" SINGLE LIMITED TO 750 COPIES ONLY.
NOW OUT OF PRINT COMES IN FULL COLOUR WRAP-ROUND COVER
PLASTIC IDOL RECORDS PIR-034 2008
YOUNG GOVERNOR is Ben Cook (FUCKED UP, MARVELOUS DARLINGS, NO WARNING, VIOLENT MINDS, etc.), and this is his debut solo record. "Virginia Creeper" and "I'm a Mess" were laid down by the Governor at East End Reclusives, in Toronto, Canada, a dumpy practice space responsible for an impressive amount of recorded work in recent years. Although more pop-infused than the hardcore punk stylings of Ben's present/past, Young Governor solo is arguably as raw and unpredictable as anything he's done, if not more so. The needle-pegged, hyperactive pop of "Virginia Creeper" and "I'm a Mess" offer a glimpse of the Governor's 2009 agenda, and frankly, teasers don't get any better than this. Pressed on beautiful lavender vinyl with a full-color sleeve (layout by Matt Wong), limited to 750 copies.
For those that are unaware, Gov is the 3rd guitarist in Fucked Up, as well as a part of such bands as Marvelous Darlings, No Warning and Violent Minds to name a few over the years. This current incarnation is completely solo, Gov plays everything. The music is a lot more in the powerpop punk style of Marvelous Darlings with a definite nod in the direction of Angry Angles.
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KYLESA 'NO ENDING/A 100 HEAT INDEX' - MISPRESS Purple Vinyl 7" Metallic Punk
THIS IS THE RARE PURPLE WAX MISPRESS-STATES 100% HEAT INDEX NOT 110% ON LABELS AND COVER.
Savannah, Georgia's KYLESA Hardcore Punk Rock band return with two new tracks of head crushing metallic punk rock mayhem. After relentlessly touring the US in 2002, the band has been concentrating on new material since their 2001 debut LP. Two new songs " No ending" and " 110 degree Heat Index" showcase KYLESA'S punk genre defying scope - metal? punk? crust? rock? - yet undeniably unique and powerful. The CD- EP version features two additional tracks - a re-recording of the stomper "Delusion on Fire" from the now out of print Super Sabado Gigante compilation and a punishing cover of Crust Legends NAUSEA'S "Clutches". It also features video footage of the band performing live. The 7" single is foil Stamped with colored Vinyl (Exactly 200 pressed of eight different colors: Yellow, Green, Light Green, Red, clear, Purple, Pink, and Grey)! Both formats come in a sleeve designed by and with all new artwork by Pushead.
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