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BMX Bandits, the Scottish pop group founded and fronted by Duglas T. Stewart, had been releasing records for nearly 20 years yet remained virtually unknown to the masses. Sharing studio time and members with Teenage Fanclub through much of their existence, the Bandits are capable of creating intelligent and witty pop that touches the heart while tapping the toes. If you can imagine Mike Love singing lead for Teenage Fanclub, then you're closer to understanding the magic of the Bandits. A comprehensive compilation would be the best introduction to the band, but since the band has recorded for numerous labels (including Creation, Vinyl Japan, and others), On the Radio is probably the closest you're going to get to a best-of. Stripping away the studio shine, this collection of BBC radio broadcasts is charming, raw, and infectious. This is the Bandits doing what they do best, and having a great time doing it. Apart from group classics like "Getting' Dirty," "Little Hands," "Green Grow the Rushes," and "Hello Again," Duglas and the boys (including longtime partner in crime Francis MacDonald) pull out cool oddities like "Groovy Good Luck Friend," "Take 5," "Flipper," and a great cover of Jonathan Richman's "Since She Started to Ride." Some tracks, like the ultracatchy "Strawberry Sundae," get lost in poor sound quality, but that's only a minor complaint when there is so much more to love. Thankfully, Duglas and Francis have continued down this thankless path for as long as they have, because the music world needs more bands like BMX Bandits. And yes, they did take their name from the early-'80s film starring Nicole Kidman. ~ Steve "Spaz" Schnee
The BMX Bandits were formed in Bellshill, Lanarkshire in 1985 by Duglas Stewart the band were so-named as Duglas didn't expect them to last longer than one gig. Little was he to know - almost 20 years later Vinyl Japan presents a retrospective of their radio sessions. The band were core members of the NME-coined C86 movement. In fact their ever changing line-up featured members of the Faith Healers, Soup Dragons, Teenage Fanclub & the Vaselines - all of whom were influential at the time. Includes three bonus tracks, 'Green Grow The Rashes', 'Hey Little Tomboy' (both featuring Pearfishers), & 'Someone To Share My Life With'. Vinyl Japan.
Liner Note Author: Duglas T.Stewart.
Recording information: Maida Vale Studio 4. On The Radio Music | List Price | $18.97 (You save $3.38) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Punk CDs, Alternative, Rock | | Label | Vinyl Japan (UK) Limited | | Orig Year | 2003 | | CD Universe Part number | 6088422 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 27, 2008 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Lis Roberts; Harry Parker; Andre Jacquemin | | Engineer | Nick Bell; Tony Worthington; Miti Adhikari; Ted De Bono | | Additional Info | Import |
Bmx Bandits On The Radio Songs | 1. | Gettin' Dirty - (live) |
| 2. | Since She Started to Ride - (live) |
| 3. | Hello Again - (live) |
| 4. | Strawberry Sunday - (live) |
| 5. | Little Hands - (live) |
| 6. | Figure 4 - (live) |
| 7. | Rosemary Ledingham - (live) |
| 8. | Take 5 - (live) |
| 9. | Flipper - (live) |
| 10. | Tiny Fingers, Tiny Toes - (live) |
| 11. | Green Grow the Rashes |
| 12. | Hey Little Tomboy |
| 13. | Someone to Share My Life With |
| 14. | Gettin' Dirty - (live) |
| 15. | Groovy Good Luck Friend - (live) |
| 16. | Day Before Tomorrow, The - (live) |
| 17. | E102-2 - (live) |
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