The Barracudas - Drop Out With (1982)
The Barracudas - Drop Out With (1982)
Originally released in 1982
Release date: June 15, 1994
Label: VOXX
Catalog #: VCD 2009
Credits:
David Buckley - Synthesizer, Bass, Vocals
John David - Producer, Mixing
Jeremy Gluck - Vocals
Kenny Laguna - Producer, Engineer
Pat Moran - Producer, Mixing
Nik Turner - Drums, Vocals
Robin Wills - Guitar, Vocals
AMG review by Ned Raggett:
Thematically, the Barracudas pushed hard a Southern California surf-rock image on their debut -- there's the cover photo, for one, and then there's a good chunk of the songs. Titles like the demi-hit singles "Summer Fun," "California Lament," "On the Strip," and "Surfers Are Back" are self-explanatory, while the deliciously campy "His Last Summer," detailing one dude's final big wave with Brit-accented asides, has got to win an award for being one of rock's best fake-tragedy stories. However, the Barracudas were more accurately a sharp balance between the harder-edge of new wave power pop and a freewheeling, mid-1960s L.A. revivalism. Rather than peeling off Dick Dale or Ventures-style riffs, or even trying much for the Beach Boys' early sound, the foursome combined some surf-tinged work with the Byrds' ringing exuberance, Love's more frazzled early garage stomps, and the kind of punk collected on Nuggets. When it all works, it rises from mere tribute status to being its own groovy kick, often resembling a more specifically '60-fixated version of the Church. Everything is original on Drop Out, though sources of inspiration aren't far off at any turn, however reused and remade. "Codeine" has a more epic swoop and cautionary feel than the Sonics gave to "Strychnine," and "I Saw My Death in a Dream Last Night" isn't quite the Electric Prunes, but the same sort of not-quite-borrowing crops up song for song, and not too badly at that. Some songs, such as "I Can't Pretend" and "This Ain't My Time," have just enough of a crisp kick to remind you that they were recorded in 1980 rather than 15 years earlier. Generally speaking, though, one song title sums up the entire fun spirit of Drop Out: "I Wish It Could Be 1965 Again." Voxx's 1994 reissue includes five demos, including the previously unreleased "Chevy Babe," "You Were on My Mind," and "Surfer Joe."
Tracklist:
01. I Can't Pretend [2:36]
02. Violent Times [2:46]
03. Don't Let Go [3:28]
04. Codeine [3:39]
05. This Ain't My Time [3:05]
06. I Saw My Death In A Dream Last Night [3:33]
07. Somewhere Outside [3:13]
08. Summer Fun [3:15]
09. His Last Summer [3:32]
10. Surfers Are Back [2:16]
11. Somebody [3:08]
12. Campus Tramp [2:53]
13. On The Strip [2:42]
14. California Lament [3:41]
15. I Wish It Could Be 1965 Again [3:21]
16. Summer Fun (demo) [2:07]
17. Cherry Babe (demo) [2:09]
18. You Were On My Mind (demo) [2:24]
19. Violent Times (demo) [2:43]
20. Surfer Joe (demo) [2:22]
The Barracudas - Endeavour To Persevere (1984)
The Barracudas - Endeavour To Persevere (1984)
Originally released in 1984
Release date: 09-12-2006
Label: Air Mail Recordings
Catalog #: AIRCD-069
Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this 1984 album by this British Power Pop/Garage/Psychedelic band comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve and features bonus tracks.
Credits:
Roger Bechirian - Producer
John David - Producer
Jim Dickson - Bass, Vocals
Jeremy Gluck - Vocals
Ted Sharp - Engineer
Mark Sheppard - Drums
Tony Spath - Engineer
Robin Wills - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Wilson - Guitar, Vocals
AMG review by Geoff Ginsberg:
Endeavour to Persevere has the unfortunate fate of following the classic Barracudas LP Mean Time. A fine album in its own right, Endeavour to Persevere doesn't quite measure up to its predecessor. With a solid lineup returning and Chris Wilson perhaps more integrated into the band, the playing here is wonderful, with chiming 12-strings once again the order of the day. The material, unfortunately, isn't up to the standard of the band's last set. No doubt, the first two tracks stand up with anything on Mean Time, but after that it's a little uneven. "Dealing With Today" is swirling, jangly, and poetic. "Nothing's getting any easier/I heard my best friend say," sets the tone for the album (and for life if you live in reality). Gluck goes on, "He keeps everything for himself/He don't give nothing away." Track two, "Leaving Home Again," could just make the room start spinning on you, with exquisite "ahhhs" behind Gluck's near-shouted vocal. "Song for Lorraine" is another winner, with dual vocal tracks -- one in each ear. From there, though, the pickings get a little slim. "Black Snake," which sounds like it could've been written for Roky Erickson and the Aliens, easily makes the grade, and there is some nice straight-ahead English folk-type stuff to be found, but basically you need this only after you've been blown away by Mean Time.
Tracklist:
01. Dealing With Today [4:05]
02. Leaving Home Again [3:12]
03. Song For Lorraine [4:49]
04. World Turned Upside Down [3:46]
05. See Her Eyes Again [3:00]
06. Black Snake [3:34]
07. The Way We've Changed [3:27]
08. She Knows [2:48]
09. Man With Money [2:32]
10. Pieces Broken [3:14]
11. Losin' Streak [3:18]
12. Corrine [3:59]
13. Barracuda [3:26]
14. Stolen Heart (single mix) [2:51]
15. Laughing At You (single) [2:52]
16. Two Sides Of A Coin (demo version) [3:01]
17. Very Last Day (demo version) [3:38]
18. There's A World Out There (demo version) [4:16]
19. Daggers Of Justice (demo version) [2:17]
20. Kingdom Of Pain (demo version) [3:37]
21. Wastin' Time (demo version) [2:23]
The Barracudas - House Of Kicks EP (1983)
The Barracudas - House Of Kicks EP (1983)
Tracklist:
1. Next Time Around (play 45rpm)
2. Dead Skin (play 45rpm)
3. Takes what He Wants (play 45rpm)
The Barracudas - Wait For Everything (1991)
The Barracudas - Wait For Everything (1991)
Artist...............: Barracudas
Album................: Wait for everything
Genre................: Surf,Garage ,
Source...............: Vinyl
Year.................: 1991
Information..........: USA lp SAL-203
Artwork By [Design] - Aerographics , Dave O'Malley , Jay Crowley
Backing Vocals [Additional] - Surfin Lungs, The*
Bass, Backing Vocals - Steve Robinson (2)
Drums, Backing Vocals - Jay Posner
Engineer - Hugh Griffiths (5) , Paul Coleman (2)
Guitar, Backing Vocals - Robin Wills
Lead Vocals - Jeremy Gluck
Producer - Andy Shernoff
Written-By - J. Gluck* (tracks: 1, 4, 5, 7, 11) , R. Wills* (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 9, 11) , S. Robinson* (tracks: 5, 6, 10)
Tracklist:
1 I Thought You Sounded That Way Yesterday 3:50
2 Throwin' It All Away 3:33
3 Can't Get Away From You 2:57
4 Wait For Everything 2:51
5 Outside My Door 3:19
6 One From The Heart 3:27
Lead Vocals - Steve Robinson (2)
7 She's Alive 2:28
8 It Don't Matter Now 3:10
9 Burke & Wills 2:59
Lead Vocals - Robin Wills
10 I'm The One 3:19
Lead Vocals - Steve Robinson (2)
11 The Best Years
Playing Time.........: 01:08:08
Total Size...........: 202,23 MB