The Pop Rivits, “The Original First Album!!” (Hangman, 1978; original recordings 1978-79)
Billy Childish (Mighty Caesars, Headcoats)’s punk-era group combines a post-punkish choppiness one wouldn’t necessarily expect from this ultra-traditionalist with a hard-driving mod beat one would, and an acute melodic sense (kind of music-hall-ish) to the pop. Cool as an artifact, and an exciting listen in its own right.
Try 1/ 1, 1/ 2, 1/3, 2/ 3
8/16/15