This second release on the mighty fine ONU Sound Record label was quietly snuck in between the first two New Age Steppers LP’s, New Age Steppers Vol 1 and Action Battlefield (both ONU Sound / Statik joint releases) way back in 1981.
The Mothmen originated from the breakup of two Manchester bands, The Durutti Column and the fun shock rock band Albertos Y Lost Trios Paranoias, and the band had previously issued a 7″ single before ONU Sound released this product.
I understand that Adrian Sherwood was not directly involved in any of the recording or mixing of this LP, which is probably why it sometimes sounds a little like Stonehenge festival favorites Here And Now mixed up with 23 Skidoo’s Culling Is Coming period.
Some early ONU Sound history from 1983 that I found in my box (above) which strangely does not mention The Mothmen at all, not sure why, perhaps the lack of Sherwood on this LP was the reason, as by 1983 he had gained a solid reputation with material he did work on such as Creation Rebel, Singers And Players and Mark Stewart And The Maffia.
Great record none the less from the band soon to be called Simply Red later on in the 1980’s!
David Jones.
August 25, 2010 at 3:31 pmnice one for that. tis great to see the cover closeup again. dj
Lion
August 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm….And Bob Harding went on to run Blood and Fire record label, partially funded by Mick Hucknall.
David Jones.
August 29, 2010 at 12:59 pmi as a fan- a- tic,of onu sound would like to give thanks and praise to miss shara nelson,the beautifull sound of aiming at youre heart,another world,and the recent say my name on champs+grit lp,also the work she has done with massive,and her own debut lp.You look great in the unfinished symphony video,love the stride.Will there be any more voice of authority/circuit.tunes coming our way in the near future.hope so.david jones.