Shock! The greatest movie for your mind on record! I was lucky enough to find this bootleg compilation to replace the LP stolen from me in 1976. That was a real keepsake - I'd sent for it from Captain Company, the mail-order house that had all the ads in the back pages of Famous Monsters.Shock - Terror In HiFi is the best of these three albums. A few tracks were left off the triple compilation, but no great loss. Shock is there in its entire glory. Panic and Nightmare are nice to hear, but don't really bear repeat listening, alas.
The engineering, the playing, the sense of airiness is supreme; the old-time radio effects work spectacularly. I love this disc. I think the mastering was done right off the vinyl - you can hear scratches and pops in Haunted House, for instance - but it's still sounding great to my ears.
Sax, piano and vibraharps never sounded more real to me till this album came into my life. Not to mention the phone ringing, the gasps and screams. Genius lever, Sincerely!
You can find more about composer-arranger Kenyon Hopkins online by entering his name. He's also famous for scoring the film Baby Doll. - Douglas Barrett Jones / Palo Alto, Mar. 2009
trax:01 Heart Beat 02 The Crank 03 Gloomy Sunday 04 The Secret 05 Jungle Fever 06 The Long Walk 07 Haunted House 08 Spellbound 09 In Bedlam 10 Time Runs Out 11 High On A Windy Hill 12 So Peaceful In The Country 13 You're Driving Me Crazy 14 The Operation 15 Out Of This World 16 A Shot In The Dark 17 Heartaches 18 Rain 19 The Tell-Tale Heart 20 Invasion Of The Locusts 21 The Loft 22 Ghost Ship 23 The Watery Grave 24 Chamber Of Horrors 25 The Red-Eyed Rats 26 The Shaft 27 Werewolf 28 Living Tomb 29 The Chase 30 Monster Meet
From the first wave of surf, this 1964 oddball remains one of the best examples of how surf music can work as Halloween party music. It needs help, of course, and that help came in the form of howls, screams, and evil voices saying any number of strange things. Originally released on Vee Jay Records (you remember, the little indie that was the only label in America with the intelligence to put out the first Beatles record) it has been dusted off and released on CD by Collectables, and it sounds maaaahvelous. The voices are infinitely clearer as they moan such things as "there's a creature in the surfer's lagoon," "hey, got a match?," "Igor, quit tormenting the sharks and get back on your surfboard!" or "oh please!!! Make it stop!!" Hey, guy, I feel your pain, but the CD keeps playing. It may be the simplest of 60s surf, but it's decorated for Halloween and I'm in the mood. - Reviewed by DJ Johnson
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...Initially showcasing a somewhat broad array of sounds (thrift store finds, live recordings of punk rock bands I had made as a teenager, forgotten pop culture oddities), the blog seemed to connect the most when I used it as an avenue to share rips from my personal collection of Halloween and horror audio, with a particular emphasis on the out of print 1960’s & 1970’s children’s records I had been collecting since I was 5.
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It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is unbearable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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...Their magical brand of twanging melody incorporated elements of Duane Eddy and The Ventures, but was something entirely British. And, as always, when someone comes up with a winning formula, everybody else suddenly leaps on board. So, in contrast to the clean-cut crooners (Mark Wynter, Craig Douglas, Jess Conrad et al), coffee bars, dancehalls and fairgrounds reverberated to the sound of Binson echo units and primitive Bigsby-esque tremelo arms. This CD ventures back in time a little further than previous Psychic Circle releases to round up a string-bending selection of some the finest examples of this genre. You’ll hear an unreleased acetate from the guy who wrote the Match Of The Day theme, a live stormer from an Irish showband and a gem from Alvin Stardust’s first backing band. There’s a quick visit to Joe Meek’s studios, and a track from The Gladiators without Nero, plus a whole lot more." - from instromania
It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is unbearable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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I was lucky enough to find a used copy of this CD; it would have been a bargain at three times the price! From beginning to end it combines influences of rock, R&B and straight blues, and never ever disappoints. To this day I am very disappointed that the band broke up. Every time I listen to this CD, I wonder how much more amazing music they could have made had they stayed together. - By Sharon Storm
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These talented musicians are the tightest band I've ever seen live! You can't help but to move to these incredible sounds. From start to finish, "Better Do Right" rocks! This disc is on the top shelf in my collection. - By smudge@sound.net
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Thanks to a great idea by Dell Richardson of Fury Records, The Rapiers' early recordings are now available on CD. The first LP 'Straight To The Point' (Off Beat Records, 1985) has long been deleated and the master tapes lost, but thanks to dilligent storage by Mike Westergaard, who engineered the album, the original multitracks have come to light and have been remixed. Whilst sorting through the tapes in the studio, I was delighted to come across some early unreleased recordings. Three of these, "Make It up", "So What" and "It's Gonna Take Magic" are included on this CD. Also included is the original frantic version of "It's Been Nice" thought at the time to be far too fast for the LP - listen out for Roger's comment at the end! Another voice that can be heard on the count into "So What" is that of drummer Keith Newton, whom I was very proud to have as a member of The Rapiers for a short time. Very sadly, Keith died suddenly in December 1989. and we lost a very good friend and a great musician. As well as the first LP and the three unreleased numbers we have also added seven tracks from our EP collection which are now featured in Record Collector's Rare Records Price Guide. Over the years there have been several changes On a personal note I would sincerely like to thank Roger Cover, Bob Burgos, Dave Lawes, Terry Earl, Keith Newton, John Tuck, Brad Dallaston and Neil Ainsby for their loyalty, commitment and dedication to the music we all love. I have had some of the best times with these people, and probably some of the worse, but the memories wil stay with me forever. So here's to the future of The Rapiers. - Colin Pryce-Jones, 1994
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I am stunned to discover The Rapiers, who seem to have kept faith with this image since it’s inception!! - The Face
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It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is unbearable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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"The current line-up of The Rapiers is Colin Pryce-Jones, lead guitarist, vocalist and founder member of the group, Dave Lawes, rhythm guitarist and vocalist who has been with Colin from the outset, Bradley Dallaston, bass guitarist and John Tuck, drummer. As for their music, The Rapiers champion Beat, Rock and Instrumentals from the pre-Merseybeat era, when those particular genres had reached their collective zenith. As Colin says, "Over the years we've tried to put together an act which is based on memories of the Fentones, the Shadows and early sixties bands like the Gladiators and Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, rather than stylising purely on the Shadows. The band really relates to a period between '59 and '63." The Rapiers also specialise in other respects. They perform numbers which have long since lapsed into obscurity. They don't merely concentrate on big hits. There were many fine recordings issued during 1959-1963 which were either minor hits or chart failures. In this respect, The Rapiers are unearthing a veritable treasure trove of long lost classics and re-presenting them to a new audience." Rob Bradford, 1991
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The Rapiers are as fresh as a daisy, ready to rock and as vibrant as any of today’s supposed anarchic outfits. - The Hit
…Most 45s in their original condition go for upwards of $300 (and much more) a piece so to get `em on one release is great value in anybody`s language. 27 U.S. garage rarities in total with details about the bands in the booklet.
It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is unbearable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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...Kicking off with Jimmy Bryant amazing take on "Little Rock Getaway," the set also includes legendary moments from Chet Atkins, Jerry Byrd, James Burton and Ralph Mooney, Clarence White, Merle Travis, Roy Clark, and Jerry Reed. Heading up the old school entries are Johnny Bush, Junior Barnard with Bob Wills, Hank Garland, Grady Martin, and a delightful duet between Chet Atkins and Les Paul. Like its preceding volume, this is one fine set of classic moments on guitar. (Cub Koda, Allmusic)
Formed in the early '80s in the north of London, the Rapiers gained much influence and credibility for a sound that resembled classic Merseybeat rock & roll in the vein of Cliff Richard and his backing group the Shadows. Led by singer Colin Pryce-Jones, the group performed in numerous venues in England before recording its 1983 debut EP effort, Vol. I, on Red Door Records. Three more EPs followed from 1984 to 1986, with its first vinyl full-length being Straight to the Point in 1985 on Ace Records. Known for being a great live act, magazines such as The Face and New Musical Express reported on the group. In 1987, the Rapiers released its second album 1961 on Ace Records. Throughout this time though, the group became a supporting group for several British musicians, including Cliff Richard, Billy J. Kramer, and Freddie Garrity. In 1991, the quartet released The Return of the Rapiers on Fury Records. In 1994, Back to the Point was released to much praise. Guitarist Neil Ansby and bass player Brad Dallaston left the Rapiers, replaced by guitarist Wayne Nicholls and bass player Nathan John Hulse. The band released You'll Never Walk Alone With in 2000 and more touring ensured, including supporting Mike Berry. A greatest-hits compilation was released in 2002. Spotlight on the Rapiers was released on Fury Records. The group plans to star as the Shadows in a touring British production titled Cliff the Musical. In 2003, they released Return of and Back to the Point, followed by 1961 in December of 2005. - Artist Biography by Jason MacNeil
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... and two more wake-up mid-60's tracks.
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It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is unbearable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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Formed in the early '80s in the north of London, the Rapiers gained much influence and credibility for a sound that resembled classic Merseybeat rock & roll in the vein of Cliff Richard and his backing group the Shadows. Led by singer Colin Pryce-Jones, the group performed in numerous venues in England before recording its 1983 debut EP effort, Vol. I, on Red Door Records. Three more EPs followed from 1984 to 1986, with its first vinyl full-length being Straight to the Point in 1985 on Ace Records. Known for being a great live act, magazines such as The Face and New Musical Express reported on the group. ~ Jason MacNeil, Rovi
...Several killers and a great consistency. Only 200 copies made, each with an indivdual sleeve design (my copy no. is 216!).
It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is unbearable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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The Rapiers look, sound and move on stage, exactly like the shadows. - The Daily Telegraph
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…the band [The Rapiers], which is grand, and the Shadows, who are more than shadows or the originals, - The Mail on Sunday
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All that was inspiring and classic in the sixties can be found encapsulated in The Rapiers. For my money, the best live band to have graced London for years! - Time Out
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Authentic’s not the word, straight up and down it could have been 1961. - Backstreet Heroes
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...Appears to be designed especially for the pothead market as there are punk ravers closing each side in order to wake you up from your drug haze and turn the record over! Sounds good on acid too, except maybe for the infamous heavy blues 18-minute Josefus track. Ltd ed of 500, has been reissued. - from: http://www.lysergia.com/LamaWorkshop/ageOfCompDescr.htm
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It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is unbearable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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