THE FORBIDDEN - How Do You Prove
(Fleetwood)
Pure
genius on this moody monster. Issued on the scarce Fleetwood label (FL-4585),
this is a true gem to my ears. A beautiful vocal tag intro, then gentle rhythm
kicks the tune off. The lyrics are beyond the usual teenage-traumas. Check out
the lovely muted guitar lines, the nice and understated organ work and, hell, is
this a glockenspiel? The flip is called "My Silent Prayer" and is fab as well,
but slightly off-center on my pressing.
THE D-MEN - No Hope For Me (Veep)
Prime, british invasion fuelled (in a good
way, that is!) beat punker. Gotta dig that cool harmonies and the refrain that
had "HIT" written all over it in 1964, when this great slab of wax was issued.
The guitar chords are sharp and are full of classy reverb. Go for that ace organ
break! What a great rocker.
