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In late 70s/early 80s England punk was followed by a revival of the Mod look & sound of the mid 60s. The music was a great combination of punk & power pop. Unfortunately this scene was all but completely ignored in the US. Sure the Jam had a small American following and one neo-mod group did have a Top 30 hit stateside (“turning Japanees” by the Vapors) but most Yanks never heard the Chords, the Purple Hearts, the Lambrettas, Merton Parkas or Secret Affair. “On Target” is an excellent intro to this obscure scene. These bands take what the Kinks, Small Faces & Who started and combined it with the “revolution” … & early Clash. Best songs: “when you’re young” by the Jam, “maybe tomorrow” & “British way of life” by the Chords, and “millions like us” by the Purple Hearts.
Cool overlook of UK late 70s/early 80’s mod revival scene with some well known acts as The Jam, The Chords, Secret Affair, Purple Hearts, The Merton Parkas, Squire, The Lambrettas, The Jolt and some lesser known bands as Back To Zero, Teenbeats, The Nips, Small World, The Killermeters, The Circles… 20 Direct Hits, Dig!!!
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