VA - Velvet Tinmine: 20 Junk Shop Glam Ravers [2009]

GLAM ROCK

VA - Velvet Tinmine: 20 Junk Shop Glam Ravers [2009]

"Velvet Tinmine: 20 Junk Shop Glam Ravers" is a compilation album released in 2003 that features lesser-known glam rock songs from the 1970s. The album is curated by Mike Taxidis and released under the label RPM Records.  

The album includes a mix of obscure singles and B-sides from glam rock bands like Hector, Hello, Brett Smiley, and Bearded Lady. The tracks are characterized by their energetic rhythms, catchy hooks, and theatricality, which are hallmarks of the glam rock genre. The songs are presented in their original analog sound, which gives the album a vintage feel. One of the standout tracks on the album is "Dirty Pictures" by John Kongos, which features a groovy bassline and infectious chorus. Other highlights include Hector's "Wired Up," which has a driving beat and anthemic vocals, and Brett Smiley's "Va Va Va Voom," which is a playful and glammy tune. Overall, "Velvet Tinmine: 20 Junk Shop Glam Ravers" is a well-curated collection that provides a window into the diverse and experimental side of the glam rock movement. The album is recommended for fans of glam rock and those looking to discover some hidden gems from the era. (B)

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Track list

01 Iron Virgin - Rebels Rule 3:13

02 Hello - Another School Day 2:54

03 Warwick - Let's Get The Party Going 3:27

04 Damned - Morning Bird 2:30

05 Le Sisters - Kick Your Boots Off 2:41

06 Flame - Big Wheel Turning 3:41

07 Arrows - Toughen Up 2:54

08 Crunch - Let's Do It Again 2:53

09 Bearded Lady - Rock Star 3:06

10 Simon Turner - (Baby) I Gotta Go 3:13

11 Brett Smiley - Va Va Va Voom 3:11

12 Shakane - Love Machine 2:51

13 Washington Flyers - The Comets Are Coming 2:27

14 Stavely Makepeace - Slippery Rock 70s 2:50

15 Plod - Neo City 3:26

16 Ricky Wilde - I Wanna Go To A Disco 3:05

17 Tartan Horde - Bay City Rollers We Love You 3:38

18 Big Wheel - Shake A Tail 3:27

19 Fancy - Wild Thing 2:57

20 Tub-thumper - Kick Out The Jams 2:30

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