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TERRY STAMPS - 'FATSTICKS'
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JAW041 - LP
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THIRD WORLD WAR vocalist/chopper guitarist TERRY STAMP’s criminally obscure and exceptionally brilliant debut solo album is back in print for the first time since 1975. Recorded in October 1974, about 15 months after Third World War finally called it a day. On "Fatsticks", Terry is backed by a killer crew of ringers consisting of his old TWW cohort, bassist Jim Avery (ex-The Attack, Thunderclap Newman), in addition to Ollie Halsall (Timebox, Patto, Boxer), Mike Moran (David Bowie) and the latter-day T. Rex rhythm section with Herbie Flowers (he of "Walk On The Wild Side" bass line fame) and Tony Newman (Sounds Incorporated). This album didn't have much of a chance upon its original release in July 1975: no promotion, no label support, and Terry had already bailed the UK for the greener pastures of America by the time it was released. This album is another case of Just Add Water Records having the chance to right history's wrongs by shining a light on a very deserving release that was literally ignored upon its initial release. We also changed the running order, because the original one is baffling at best and Terry didn't agree with it. It flows much better now. Opening track, "Itchy Feet", wasn't even supposed to end up on the finished album as it was deemed a bit too raw for the label's taste. It was eventually tucked away as the last track on the original album. What you are hearing is literally a live run-through with what were intended to be scratch vocals, that's why you hear Terry shouting instructions like "Bridge!" and "Solo!" to indicate where the changes are. Ollie Halsall was indeed that great of a guitarist to make up a solo like that on the fly. As the story goes, first there was Hendrix, but Ollie wasn't too far behind. Just when you think the song is finished, Ollie calls out, "Again. Yeah, yeah!" and launches into another blazing solo and uses what must be every note on his entire fret board. Just as in his days with THIRD WORLD WAR, Terry isn't beholden to any one style. This album has it all - from pub rocker "Motor Head", the boozy plaintive cry of "Town Drunk", to Terry's best ballad this side of “Stardom Road Part 1”- the closing title track, “Fatsticks”. This album is firmly in our all-time Top Ten and will soon be in yours. Liner notes by Terry himself! This is a one-time pressing of 500.
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SO WHAT - 'DEEP FREEZE'
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JAW037 - 7"
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Oakland's So What is back with a bang with a hit single to follow-up their late 2016 long-player "Hard Gum"! We detect a heavy whiff of hard-nut Antipodean style grit on the stellar A-side, "Deep Freeze". A steady diet of 70s Australia's finest - and we mean all things Vanda and Young related - will do that. Pure, no nonsense knuckle-dragger Rock n Roll that definitely carries on the spirit of early AC/DC, Marcus Hook Roll Band, Coloured Balls, etc. Exclusive b-side scorcher, "Razor Blade", a long-time live fave, that is equals parts terrace stomper and Slade-esque boogie, has finally been committed to vinyl.
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KUBIE & THE RATS - 'TURTLE DOVE'
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JAW036 - 7"
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This slice of glam/power pop perfection is available again for the first time since 1974! You have to wonder why a song as incredibly catchy as "Turtle Dove" wasn't a mega smash. Maybe the lyrics were too bawdy for the BBC? The flip side was definitely much too much for the Beeb. "Oxford Donna" is a tender song about a former Oxford pupil who just likes a gang bang now and again! T. Rex's MARC BOLAN was a fan and friend of lead singer/songwriter DAVID KUBINEC (ex-World Of Oz). Marc even said to Kubie after hearing "Turtle Dove", "I should have written that!" In fact, David has stated that "Turtle Dove" was very much written with T. Rex in mind. If you were wondering why it's "KUBIE and the RATS" now, instead of just "RATS" as it was originally released, the group was never intended to be just "RATS", that was their management's decision. The group was built around David "Kubie" Kubinec and he wrote and sang all the songs. He later went on to a solo career and notably, his second album, "Some Things Never Change", was produced by The Velvet Underground's JOHN CALE. Sourced directly from producer Adrian Millar's masters. This a one-time pressing of 500 - once it's gone, it's gone.
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THE BELTONES - 'MY OLD MAN'
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JAW016 - 7"
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BACK IN PRINT! We originally released this as a single in 1996. Hands down, one of our favorite Just Add Water releases. We've always thought THE BELTONES are what STIFF LITTLE FINGERS would have sounded if they had grown up in Florida eating at Waffle House. It's finally back in print with an ADDED BONUS TRACK of the original version of "Juvenile Delinquent". These are the ORIGINAL 1996 versions of these songs. They later re-recorded most of their early material.
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SO WHAT - 'HARD GUM'
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JAW032 - LP
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SO WHAT's debut LP is filled with stompers, hand clappers, and all the riffs that matter. Co-released by Just Add Water Records (USA) and Surfin' Ki (Italy). From the GLAMTASTIC pounding drums, Moogs, and big fuzzy riffs of "Where We Going" and "Why Can't I See You Tonight", to the EQUALS-esque "Don't Come Back" and "What You Said", this album is chock-full of HITS!
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TREVOR WHITE - 'UNDERSTOOD'
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JAW033 - 7"
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TREVOR WHITE, Jook and Sparks guitar hero, brings you a slice of power pop perfection that's been marinating for over four decades! Recorded in 1976 at the same sessions as his godhead "Crazy Kids" single, "Understood" was originally pegged to be the b-side of "Crazy Kids". It was deemed "too good" to be relegated to mere b-side status. It was then decided that "Understood" was to be Trev's follow-up to his soon-to-be-a-hit record, "Crazy Kids" released in July 1976. When "Crazy Kids" failed to become the massive smash that it obviously deserved to be, "Understood" ended up going unreleased until now. Trev's patented wall of guitars is front and center of this instant ear worm, not to mention loaded with pitch perfect harmonies. As with "Crazy Kids", Martin Gordon (Sparks, Radio Stars)is on bass and Chris Townson (Jook, Radio Stars, John's Children) is on drums. B-side, "Fall In Love Tonight", is an unreleased home demo recorded in 1979 that showcases Trev's unabashed pop side with hooks galore that brings Dwight Twilley to mind.
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TREVOR WHITE - 'CRAZY KIDS'
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JAW031 - 7"
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We are honored to release the 40th Anniversary Edition of JOOK/SPARKS/JET/RADIO STARSguitar hero, TREVOR WHITE's should-have-been-a-number-one-hit single from July 1976. Trev was fresh off his stint with Sparks when he recruited MARTIN GORDON (Sparks, Radio Stars) and CHRIS TOWNSON (John's Children, Jook, Jet, Radio Stars) to record this slice of perfection known as "Crazy Kids". Trev originally recorded this tune with Jook back in 1974 as the B-side to their incredible "Bish Bash Bosh" single. The B-side of this single, "Movin' In The Right Direction", is actually an unreleased-at-the-time Jook song, with Ian "Ralf" Kimmet on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, Ian Hampton (Sparks) on bass, and Chris Townson on drums again. This single is available for the first time in decades, and is newly remastered from the original recordings. The clarity is stunning. You can hear guitars and vocals that were buried on the original pressing.
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SO WHAT - 'WHY CAN'T I SEE YOU TONIGHT'
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JAW030 - 7"
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Preview here: https://soundcloud.com/just-add-water-records/why-cant-i-see-you-tonight The originators of the HARD GUM SOUND are back with their worth-the-wait follow-up to the aural perfection that was their debut single, "What You Do To Me". Infectious A-side ripper, "Why Can't I See You Tonight" is straight outta '74, pulls out all the stops with Moogs, handclaps, fuzz guitars, and an ear worm of a chorus that will be stuck in your head for days! EXCLUSIVE B-side is their homage to their favorite band and biggest influence, THE EQUALS. "I Can See But You Don't Know" was