THE SHA LA LA FLEXI DISCS (004)

The first three in the Sha La La La flexi discs series had featured two tracks by different bands.

#4 in the series, given away with two fanzines – Are You Scared to Get Happy? (Issue  #6 ) and 373 miles is a very long way (Issue #1) – took a different tack and instead had four songs by one band – The Poppyheads –  and the title of the flexi disc was Postcards For Flossy EP.

mp3: The Poppyheads – Sun Shines Forever
mp3: The Poppyheads – Changes Yesterday
mp3: The Poppyheads – First Thing
mp3: The Poppyheads – On and On

The Poppyheads are making the debut appearance on this blog.  So here’s what I’ve been able to find out.

They were from Cambridge, and  the musicians were David Barbenel (vocals/guitar), Rob Young (guitar), Andrew Zurek (bass), Nigel Blackwood (drums) and Del Davies (tambourine and vocals). Just two records were ever made – this flexi disc EP foe Sha La La and a 7″ for Sarah Records called Cremation Town (mint copies of which fetch £100-£150 whenever it becomes available on the second-hand market).

The four tracks on the flexi disc are very short – the combined running time is just over six minutes.  It’s twee-pop.  It’s also very lo-fi (sourced from the original), and so you should have an idea of exactly what to expect.

JC