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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Generation X-The Idol Generation


By request Generation X's Idol Generation. An incomplete A & B side release that I highly rank. Even as an album it would be one of Generation X's best. As I have mentioned before, I am a HUGE fan of all things UK punk from the glory days of 1977-1979. Generation X have always been one of my favorite groups around. From their look, to their glamish punky sounds. They have always been a favorite in my music rotation. This comp. is just fantastic. Songs like This Heat, No No No, Trying For Kicks all could have been A sides...just amazing stuff here. Like The Rich Kids they just excelled at pop inspired punk and pulled it off. And just like The Rich Kids I wish that Generation X would reform and do some shows. I know they have tried once or twice and the end results were not too satisfying, but sometimes magic can happen again. I never got to see Generation X but would love to!!
Ken
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16 comments:

  1. Jay IRCJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    I did get to see Billy do some Gen X songs live...not the same, I know, but better than nothin'. ;)

    Thanks a ton for this one, Ken!

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  2. kennyhel77January 9, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    No problem Jay. I am sorry that I took so long to get this up.
    Ken

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks so much...splendid one.
    Best Danny.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Ken - you're a genius! I never thought I'd find this album. I've had an 'auto search' on eBay for nearly three years and it's never even been offered for sale. Can you remember where you got it? Thanks as ever, FlashGT.

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  5. planckzooJanuary 9, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    I used to really like Generation X and still do like them. I also really dig Empire,Laff and Andrews post Generation X band.
    http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Empire4

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  6. kennyhel77January 9, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Empire had some great ideas. I have the cd that was released about 8-10 years ago or something. Maybe I will post it.

    Flash GT, I got the cd in San Francisco or Berkeley about 10 years or so ago. Suprised that it is so hard to find. Enjoy it folks!
    Ken

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  7. NeilJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Nice post Ken. Gen-X are one of a few bands I never got to see as well. I had tickets to see them in 80/81 but Idol pissed off with Kiss' manager and that was that.

    Fridays Angels has always been my favourite release, the B-side is amazing.

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  8. LongyJanuary 10, 2010 at 4:17 AM

    Cheers Ken. Excellent stuff as ever.

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  9. topperJanuary 10, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    Thanx Kenn........they had some nice numbers in those days.

    I"m gonna listen to this one

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  10. kennyhel77January 10, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    Thanks for the comments guys. Jay IRC requested this so I thought I'd go ahead and post it. Did not realize that this was so rare. Glad I am not alone in my love for Gen x. I might post my Empire cd for those that are interested. Laff and Andrews post Gen X band.
    Ken

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  11. rocJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Oh thanks a bunch. Haven't heard a couple of these songs.

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  12. Punkzer0January 10, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Nice one Ken, thanks

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Possibly worth mentioning what makes this album so important (for me at least!) : as far as I know it is the only CD release featuring studio versions of 'Ugly Rash', 'No No No' and 'Rock On'. Thanks again, Ken!

    FlashGT.

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  14. ElDiabloJanuary 12, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Thanks Kenny. Got it on just now.
    Have you heard a band called Cherry Bomb. I think you and Angry might like them.
    http://rapidshare.com/files/333182839/CHERRY_BOMB_-_LOVERS_-2009.rar

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  15. kennyhel77January 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Thanks El D. I'll check it out. Also Thanks Kenny for the Gen X as I don't have this one.

    Cheers
    Angry

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  16. MarkApril 3, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Cheers

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