Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Desperate Bicycles, The - 1977 - Smokescreen/Handlebars 7''

Desperate Bicycles, The - 1977 - Smokescreen/Handlebars 7''


The Desperate Bicycles were formed in March 1977 specifically for the purpose of recording and releasing a single on their own label. They booked a studio in Dalston (London) for three hours and with a lot of courage and a little rehearsal they recorded 'Smokescreen' and 'Handlebars' It subsequently leapt at the throat... They'd really like to know why you havn't made your single yet. "It was easy, it was cheap, go and do it" (the complete cost of "Smokescreen" was £153) The medium may very well have been tedium but it's changing fast. So if you can understand, go and join a band. Now it's your turn.............. (by Chickenhoss - discogs.com)
Both the A side and B side have the same pressing of both songs. This was intentional, as it was cheaper that way. The B side label is plain white. (by Office Music. )

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