D.I.Y.: Mass Ave. - The Boston Scene (1975-83)

Wow, I had no idea this existed! Know almost none of these.

I almost included Human Sexual Response along with the Cars and MOB in my earlier remark about which tracks were gonna eat up the bulk of the votes; not sure why, but I’ve long assumed they’re more famous than they are. Anyway, “Jackie Onassis” is another one that deserves any votes it gets.

Human Sexual Response in a tiny club 1980-ish is one of the most spellbinding shows I ever saw. Four part harmonies, a frontman equal parts David Byrne and Fred Schneider, a guitarist often using his beer bottle for ringing harmonics and slide noise maelstroms, and oh the arty choreography!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGf_kQZCDJY

"Jackie Onassis" is not my favorite song by them, and I honestly probably like the Mission of Burma track better, but I'm voting HSR for the great memories.

some cool stuff but Mission of Burma easily

Agreed on MoB, but I'll rep for:
La Peste - there's an excellent collection of studio and live stuff put out by Matador
Dangerous Birds - I think they recorded only half a dozen tracks but they're all good
Real Kids - the debut album is fun if a bit one-note
Neats - I have "1981-84 The Ace Of Hearts Years" and it's all you needs
Human Sexual Response - fantastic band! Their two albums are essential, the 2nd only recently was reissued. It contains the brilliant "Land Of The Glass Pinecones".

If you like this comp, you'll also enjoy a couple of other Ace Of Hearts compilations (bought directly from Rick Harte):
https://www.discogs.com/release/4298135-Various-12-Classic-45s
https://www.discogs.com/release/3359439-Various-The-Wasted-Years

Automatic thread bump. This poll is closing tomorrow.

Oh yeah, remember this?

Assumed I would vote for Mission of Burma, but that Unnatural Axe tune was a trip, and MoB is gonna sweep this poll anyway.

Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nt5by-TsUw