John EckmanFleshtones, Roman Gods, 1981 on IRS Records
Debut album from Queens New York’s own The Fleshtones (credited as just Fleshtones here). This included the song – “Shadow-line (to J. Conrad)” – that was included in Urgh, a Music War!. Artwork by Carl Grasso. Produced by Richard Mazda and recorded (mostly) in New York at Skyline Studios.
I.R.S. was one of my favorite labels in the 80s – lots of great stuff they put out, especially in the first half of the decade.
My copy, via Academy Records in NYC, is a 1981 pressing – and includes an offer to get an I.R.S. Records t-shirt for $7 plus $1.50 in shipping – wonder how long they honored that deal.
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Various Artists, Urgh! A Music War, 1981 on A&M | Goatless
Various Artists, Urgh! A Music War, 1981 on A&M Great collection from the turn into the 80s - mine's a 1987 or later reissue based on the barcode and labels. Live performances - there was a movie version too. The Police, Wall of Voodoo, OMD, Oingo Boingo, XTC, Go-Gos, Echo & the Bunnymen, Gang of