Ruefrex - One by One (1979)

DISCOVERED

This one took a while to churn but once it gets going, it's fantastic. Good UK Punk from this era is extra special for me.

ONE BY ONE

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Greg Kihn Band - With the Naked Eye (1979)

DISCOVERED

I am familiar with Greg Kihn and his hits, but never went back, or forward for that matter and listened to his catalog. I didn't know what to expect and this was a pleasant listen. If you are a fan of Power Pop, give this one a listen. Oooo, what's this... A nice cover song....

ROADRUNNER

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Machine - Machine (1979)

DISCOVERED

I am wondering how much unheard disco music exists out there... There must be years and years of Disco music that never hit these ears. I found this quite enjoyable and musically sound.

GET YOUR BODY READY

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Lisa Hartman - Hold On (1979)

DISCOVERED

This seems like a whole album full of covers. Overall it's not too bad and belongs on here.

YOU KEEP ME HANGIN' ON

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Nikki & the Corvettes - Nikki & the Corvettes (1980)

DISCOVERED

This could have and quite possibly been in the Valley Girl movie. This is light happy and fun. Almost a female version of  The Beach Boys, but not as formulaic. Twangy guitar and fast bass lines on this one.

BOYS, BOYS, BOYS

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Skids - Days in Europa (1979)

DISCOVERED

This definitely has many of the elements that I like for my late UK 70s punk. Raw, unpolished and anthemic. It is missing the anger and angst but this is some really good stuff. It can get a little New Wavish at times but this is Punk.

A DAY IN EUROPA

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Sheena Easton - Sheena Easton (1981)

MEMORY

I always thought Sheena's voice was a bit better than most other female vocalists. Some of the songs have a slight touch of Country. But songs like Prisoner and One Man Woman  make up for it. I remember hearing this song working at one of my earlier jobs spinning oil out of metal chips.

9 TO 5 (MORNING TRAIN)

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