BLAMS GURLZ OFF ROAD
' 'New York Rocker' writer Ken Barnes reviewed some NZ singles in the June NYR'. The reviews are printed below. RIU has sent Ken Barnes lots of NZ recordings and a 'NY/?' feature is likely.
NZ Pop: I was recently able to purchase a batch of relatively current New Zealand singles, which turned out generally impressive. Two singles by the Screaming Meemees, "Till I Die" and "Sunday Boys" blw "At At", were favorites, the latter coupling showing a lot of U2 and (again) Cure "Primary" influence. The Mockers' "Trendy Lefties" is not only interesting lyrically but mixes clever, mildly ska-styled pop with an odd sort of neopsychedelic bridge; while two of the three flips, "So Close" and "Tonight," reminded me of a gentler Jam. Pop Mechanix's "Texas" is a memorable pop tune, and Blam Blam Siam's "Don't Fight It Marsha, It's Bigger Than Both Of Us" is moodily and quirkily effective. And the Mai Green Sound, featuring Split Enx's former drummer, supply another thoughtful pop tune. "Follow Me.” High-standard stuff, all in all, and worth investigating.
Tim from the Blams and Carol from the Gurlz are in Wanganui Base hospital after an accident in the Blams' van on May 31 in the Wanganui township. At the time, Tim was driving, Carol was on the far passenger side, while Mark Bell, and Jackie Brooks ■ were seated between. They emerged unscathed. Tim, however at the time of writing had been in traction for a week. He was due in theatre to have his index finger removed entirely, and at the end of the week would have a pin put through his hip. He was badly concussed. Until the accident the tour had been going exceptionally well. Carol will have six weeks with a leg in plaster. Once Tim's had his operation they are going to try for transferral to Auckland hospital. The Gurlz had planned to rush out an EP and tour with the Meemees, but this now cannot go ahead. The Blams' Don . McGlashan has gone to Australia to tour with From Scratch until June 18. Propeller's Simon Grigg says the Blams' plans are "up in the air."
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Rip It Up, Issue 59, 1 June 1982, Page 7
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