LETTERS

Rip It Up, Issue 32, 1 March 1980, Page 15

LETTERS

Post to RIU LETTERS, PO Box 5680, Auckland 1. Best wins an LP Voucher. How about some intelligent comment on this issue or issues for April letters? I started to write this letter but I got embarrassed, so perhaps make up a good 'punk versus disco' letter for me. Ta heaps. Zark Sydney, Oz P S. Hurry up Toy Love. VOUCHER WINNER! OK, so Johnny Cougar came to NZ with hype printed on his forehead. This does not mean you have to ignore his album, A Biography. In fact, George Kay, the album is one of the meatiest rock albums of recent years. I suggest you listen to it before you call it "featureless heavy rock”. No Relation P.S. Who is Divyanand? Why no mention of him in the Sweetwaters Report? He was incredible. (Editor Divyanand was a member of the duo Chapman and White and previously known as Andy White.) Ah 'tis indeed a pity that Duncan Campbell gives in so easily. I stayed at Sweetwaters for Monday night. After only 12 hours sleep all weekend, I was still curious to see what had become of the enigma that is Red Mole.. I joke not my pen pushing pals for me they were up there in the ones and two’s of the after concert analysis. The crowd was riveted by a performance which could only be termed devastating. With smooth changes of gear, they smashed our faces, eyes and ears with so many unexpected, bizarre and brilliant riffs, actions and moods. Those ladies are totally- captivating and the musicians play extremely well, and have fun! Those of you who left Ngaruawahia early on Monday made a serious blunder. RSA' Wanganui We are writing to draw attention to a very underrated band, Lip Service. RIU seems to have ignored them in the past. Having seen their act recently while staying in Gisborne, we found the current line-up energetic, original and exciting. Please can we see an article, photo or anything, soon! GET SERVICED! Ladybirds Birkenhead Dear Rip it Up could you please print my letter because I've never had a letter published before (except I did have a poem printed in the Pixie Pages NZWW 13 Oct, 1972). Also would it please be possible to win the voucher as I’ve never won a voucher before (except for a poem in the Pixie Pages NZWW 13 oct, 1972). I guess I’ve never won any other vouchers because I’ve never had anything else published, because I never worked out which side of the stamp you lick. (Mum posted my poem.) Love from, Susan Greymouth

Keep Our Cities Beautiful A ward Every month RIU will publish the best band - poster mailed to the office and print with the poster some future gigs. Post neat posters to RIU, PO Box 5689, Auckland 1.