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Aardvarks - Bargain
Aardvarks - Bargain
Released: 1995
Label: Delerium
Cat. No.: Delec CD 029
Total Time: 39:42


Reviewed by: John "Bo Bo" Bollenberg, March 2001

Firmly rooted in the mod-period, this CD-debut has become a nice taster for everyone who’s into Small Faces, the Move and the Kinks but also Jam, Dukes of Stratosfear, and the more contemporary Blur. No fewer than twelve well crafted popsongs full of swirling Hammond-organ, rough guitars and sing-a-long tunes make out the entire menu.

Their spontaneous way of playing together with their love for the lesser known names out of the garage-punk explosion such as Fleur de Lys, Sorrows, Creation, Eyes, The Litter, Chocolate Watch Band, Sonics, and Wimple Winch has contributed to their original sound which clearly is a mix between beat and soul. Highly recommended for those of you who still have their hearts in the centre of "swinging London." Close your eyes and dance along with Twiggy. The option is entirely yours again!

More about Bargain:

Track Listing: Bargain Day (2:44) / Cheyenne Woman (3:46) / Office N° 1 (2:21) / Girl On A Bike (2:55) / Fly My Plane (3:10) / Mr. Inertia (3:15) / Arthur C. Clarke (3:14) / When The Morning Comes (2:43) / 50 Hertz Man (3:38) / You're My Loving Way (2:53) / Merry Go Round (3:57) / Time To Fly (5:06)

Musicians:
Mark Pietronave - guitars, vocals, piano
Ian O’Sullivan - drums, vocals
Gary Pietronave – vocals
Jason Hobart - bass, vocals, piano

Guests :

Paul Newman - Hammond organ
Ted Hobart – trumpet

Discography

  • Bargain (1995)


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