Two more releases from Cherry Red which may be of interest.
The Servants - Reserved
Feburary sees the Cherry Red label release an album called 'Reserved' by The Servants (CDMRED 297). The Servants were formed in London in 1985 and were based around the carefully crafted guitar work of David Westlake. Phil Kingwho went onto play with Felt and Biff Bang Pow, was also in the band. Their first two singles, 'She's Always Hiding' and 'The Sun, A Small Star,' both on The Head label, attracted good press interest and both made the independent singles chart. Westlake then went on to a solo deal with Creation Records while The Servants reformed around future Auteurs and Black Box Recorder man, Luke Haines.
Also involved in the new line up was Hugh Whitaker who had previously been with the Housemartins. Luke Haines wrote the sleeve notes for this release. With sleevenotes from Luke Haines this is a long overdue retrospective.
The Sun, A Small Star/ A Fleeting Visit/ You'd Do Me Good/ Afterglow/ She Whom Once I Dreamt Of/ It Takes No Gentleman/ It's My Turn/ Rings On Her Fingers/ Meredith/ She's Always Hiding/ Do Or Be Done / Transparent/ Faithful To 3 Lovers/ Funny Business/ Loggerheads/ Search Under Stones/ Water Baby Blonde/ Who's Calling You Baby Now?/ Hey, Mrs John/ I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
The Woodentops - Wooden Foot Cops On The Highway
This CD release of the band's final album, the much acclaimed "Wooden Foot Cops On The Highway" was originally released by Rough Trade Records in 1988. The Woodentops, hailing from Northampton were very respected by the press and public alike for their unique brand of infectious pop songs and relentless rythums. This album was co-produced by The Woodentops singer and writer, Rolo and former REM producer, Scott Litt. This completes Cherry Red Records' release of the excellent and innovative work by The Woodentops.
The CD features the 9 original tracks from the "Wooden Foot Cops On The Highway" album including the single "You Make Me Feel" plus the bonus tracks, "Get It On", "Why" and the extended mix of the single "You Make Me Feel (Late Night Mix)"
The CD booklet includes all the original artwork and a complete discography of the band incoporating all of the band's original sleeves by the legendary Panni Charrington.
The Woodentops enjoyed much critical acclaim as they wrote catchy pop songs with clever words and were very much a band of their time. On another day the band would have been huge commercially. This album highlights the band's unique style of pop delivered with great verve and passion!
Maybe It Won't Last / They Can Say What They Want / You Make Me Feel / Wheels Turning / Stop This Car / Heaven / What You Give Out / Tuesday Wednesday / In A Dream / You Make Me Feel - Late Night Mix (bonus) / Get It On (bonus) / Why (bonus)
The Servants - Reserved
Feburary sees the Cherry Red label release an album called 'Reserved' by The Servants (CDMRED 297). The Servants were formed in London in 1985 and were based around the carefully crafted guitar work of David Westlake. Phil Kingwho went onto play with Felt and Biff Bang Pow, was also in the band. Their first two singles, 'She's Always Hiding' and 'The Sun, A Small Star,' both on The Head label, attracted good press interest and both made the independent singles chart. Westlake then went on to a solo deal with Creation Records while The Servants reformed around future Auteurs and Black Box Recorder man, Luke Haines.
Also involved in the new line up was Hugh Whitaker who had previously been with the Housemartins. Luke Haines wrote the sleeve notes for this release. With sleevenotes from Luke Haines this is a long overdue retrospective.
The Sun, A Small Star/ A Fleeting Visit/ You'd Do Me Good/ Afterglow/ She Whom Once I Dreamt Of/ It Takes No Gentleman/ It's My Turn/ Rings On Her Fingers/ Meredith/ She's Always Hiding/ Do Or Be Done / Transparent/ Faithful To 3 Lovers/ Funny Business/ Loggerheads/ Search Under Stones/ Water Baby Blonde/ Who's Calling You Baby Now?/ Hey, Mrs John/ I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
The Woodentops - Wooden Foot Cops On The Highway
This CD release of the band's final album, the much acclaimed "Wooden Foot Cops On The Highway" was originally released by Rough Trade Records in 1988. The Woodentops, hailing from Northampton were very respected by the press and public alike for their unique brand of infectious pop songs and relentless rythums. This album was co-produced by The Woodentops singer and writer, Rolo and former REM producer, Scott Litt. This completes Cherry Red Records' release of the excellent and innovative work by The Woodentops.
The CD features the 9 original tracks from the "Wooden Foot Cops On The Highway" album including the single "You Make Me Feel" plus the bonus tracks, "Get It On", "Why" and the extended mix of the single "You Make Me Feel (Late Night Mix)"
The CD booklet includes all the original artwork and a complete discography of the band incoporating all of the band's original sleeves by the legendary Panni Charrington.
The Woodentops enjoyed much critical acclaim as they wrote catchy pop songs with clever words and were very much a band of their time. On another day the band would have been huge commercially. This album highlights the band's unique style of pop delivered with great verve and passion!
Maybe It Won't Last / They Can Say What They Want / You Make Me Feel / Wheels Turning / Stop This Car / Heaven / What You Give Out / Tuesday Wednesday / In A Dream / You Make Me Feel - Late Night Mix (bonus) / Get It On (bonus) / Why (bonus)
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