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A fantastic introduction to a great scene

Christopher Bushman | Portland, OR USA | 03/24/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the overview of the British Pub Rock Scene. This music was very fashionable in the mid 70's and its echo could be strongly felt into the early 80's.



This is the scene from which Elvis Costello, Joe Strummer, Graham Parker, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds and many others sprung. A stylistically diverse DIY movement, these bands all share a no-nonsense love of early Rock and R&B. Some of these folks went on to be stars of the Punk and New Wave scenes, others faded into obscurity. Every song here is a lot of fun and well worth a listen.



Do Eddie And The Hot Rods rock or what?

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