Woa' now!

The Del Monas 'Dangerous Charms' (1985)
William "Spook" Loveday may find them repulsive, but we here at thee head vein find these ladies to be sultry, sweet and swinging. Don't resist their hidden charms!

Pay day

Medway Powerhouse Volume 3 (1988)
More melodious Medway madness!

Shake it up!

These Cats Ain't Nothin' But Trash - The Milkshakes, The Sting-Rays, The Cannibals (1983)
I tell you it just won't go away ... It's been buried more times than Bela lugosi and still it keeps right on bouncing back... Every time the bland start leading the bland up the charts.... Along comes...................................
They called it Rock 'n' Roll They called it Rockabilly
They called it Beat They called it Punk
THEY CALL IT TRASH
It's found in garages living off the carbon monoxide fumes and every now and then it crawls out of the pit and onto a stage. The 100 Club, The Hope and Anchor, Brixton's 'Garage' and even Dingwalls have all hosted a night of trash. Now for the first time the three bands at the top of the heap, together on one record. - from the liner notes

(the original vinyl has the hidden "Hidden Charms" by Link Wray. Since this can be found elsewhere in better context it is not included here)

2nd to no one (Part 2)

Medway Powerhouse Volume 2 (1987)
Further research into the musical output of thee Medway scene. Volumes 3 and 4 coming later...

Happiness for once

Medway Powerhouse Volume 1 (1987)
Ever since the Pop Rivets took to the stage a Detling Village Hall in September 1977, the feet of Medway have been tapping to a generation of home-grown Rock & Roll groups. This showcase of Punk and Beat gives you, the listener, the first opportunity to hear (14) great unreleased tracks by the likes of the Milkshakes, the Prisoners, plus many, many more . . .
- Jack Ketch, July 1987 (from the liner notes)

Caesars brave and tall

Thee Mighty Caesars 'Acropolis Now' (1986)
Once again Billy Childish proves he is the dictator of love. Garage punk love with a capital "G" and a capital "P". Describing his music, Billy once proclaimed, "Half the songs I steal ideas direct, the other half indirect, which is true of everyone. Sometimes I have an idea of my own..." I feel like giving in!

A childish souvenir

Pop Rivets 'Back From Nowhere EP' 7" (1979)
More loose and reckless than the future Milkshakes, but it leaves no doubt that Billy Childish is punk rock extraordinaire! As far as I know, this was issued without a pic sleeve.

Graveyard words

The Milkshakes 'Milkshakes Revenge! The Legendary Missing 9th Album' (1987)
Whether or not it's true (according to "Hasty Bananas") that the tape for this was found buried in a garden plot, I for one am quite happy they dug it up. Trash from the vaults, indeed!

Nothing Can Stop These Men

The Milkshakes 'Nothing Can Stop These Men' (1984)
Nothing can stop a Childish man! I believe this to be their 6th album. Get onboard the Chatham train!
Still looking for 'Men With The Golden Guitars.' Anyone got a rip?

Thee Midniters vs. Thee Milkshakes

Thee Milkshakes 'Thee Knights of Trashe' (1984)
If Bill's beat doesn't get you doin' the Old Time Shimmy, then you're asking too much. Despite the danger, you should get this!


Thee Midniters 'Greatest' (2003, recorded 1965-1969)
Take a trip down Whittier Blvd. for some Chicano power. Whether it's soulful crooning or hard r&b stompers, Thee Midniters give love special delivery!

Ambassadors of Love

The(e) Milkshakes 'Ambassadors of Love' & 'Brand New Cadillac' EPs (1984)
These are Thee Milkshakes.
Thee Milkshakes of Chatham.
Heralded as Thee Knights of Trash.
Thee Milkshakes who love whiskey, young girls, Woodbines and Bo Diddley.
These are a pair of 7 inch EPs.
A wink and a nod to nothingbuttrash for much childishness.
'Talking 'bout'; '14 Rythymn & Beat Greats'; 'After School Session'; 'Men With The Golden Guitars'...anyone?