THE CELIBATE RIFLES - SIDEROXYLON -OZ LP BEAUT & SCARCE
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I OFFER FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE THIS SCARCE OZ ALBUM OF
THE CELIBATE RIFLES
''SIDEROXYLON''
There's never been an Australian rock & roll band better (or more consistent) than Sydney's Celibate Rifles. Playing stripped-down, loud, and fast Ramones inspired guitar rock, the Celibate Rifles were one of the earliest punk bands to emerge during the post Radio Birdman/Saints era. Taking their cues from these Aussie bands, along with the American hard rock of Blue oyster Cult, the Rifles were led by the twin-guitar attack of Kent Steedman and Dave Morris, and the deadpan baritone of vocalist Damien Lovelock. They exploded out of the gates in 1982 with a series of records (released in Australia only) fueled by high-speed guitars, wah-wah-strangulated solos, and cartoon-ish, tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
Playing initially for crowds of hard rock-loving surfers, it didn't take long for the Rifles to develop a following. Outside of the continent, however, they were virtually unknown. That changed in 1985 with the release of Quintessentially Yours, a lengthy EP that was a collection of tracks from earlier albums. Although the Rifles didn't receive the attention of many lesser American and English bands, the releases kept coming, and they were all excellent. What didn't help was a seeming disinterest the band had in touring America. But when you're an Australian band, it's easy to see why: it's expensive, it takes forever to get there, and why bother when the records aren't getting the kind of reception they deserve. As a result, the Rifles last toured America in 1987, which is too bad, because their great live album Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang, recorded on that tour, proves them to be a white-hot live band.
AN AUST ISSUE ON HOT RECORDS LABEL RELEASED IN 1983 - HOT 1001
THE UNLAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE LOOKS REALLY BEAUTIFUL. THE OPENING EDGE, THE SEAMS AND THE SPINE ARE CLEAN AND SHARP. THERE ARE THREE VERY LIGHT CREASES IN THE SPINE AND THERE IS A LITTLE VERY LIGHT RING WEAR.
INSIDE THE GATEFOLD SLEEVE IS BEAUTIFUL TOO - IT HAS THE LYRICS OF ALL THE SONGS.
THE SHINY VINYL IS BEAUTIFUL - ALMOST LIKE NEW - ONE OR TWO VERY, VERY LIGHT MARKS
PLAYS LIKE IT LOOKS - BEAUTIFUL - LOUD AND CLEAR.
THE LABELS ARE NEAR PERFECT - NO SPINDLE MARKS - NO WRITING - NO STICKERS.
TRACKS ARE:
KILLING TIME == SOCIETY == TICK TOCK == THIS WEEK == ANTHEM == BACK ON THE CORNER == GONNA CRY == WHERE DO I GO == ICE BLUE == GIMME GIMME GIMME == GOD SQUAD.
VERY HARD TO FIND A COPY OF THIS SCARCE OZ ALBUM IN ANY CONDITION
THIS ONE HAS A REALLY LOVELY SLEEVE AND THE SHINY VINYL PLAYS BEAUTIFUL.
HAPPY BIDDING FANS.
ALL RECORDS COME IN NEW DUST COVERS AND ARE SECURELY PACKED IN SPECIAL MAILERS WITH NEW BUBBLE WRAP TO PROVIDE EXTRA PROTECTION DURING TRANSIT.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS THAT ARE LOST OR DAMAGED IN THE POST
INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
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