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合計収録時間 | 00:00:00

SHOWDOWN! 1981-1993 is a collection of songs from this Swedish punk band's six albums and their many singles, compilation tracks and unreleased recordings. It includes is an illustrated 24-page booklet outlining The Nomads' history. The Nomads: Nick Vahlberg, Hans Ostlund (vocals, guitar); Joakim Tarnstrom (guitar, bass); Frank Minarik (organ, percussion); Bjorne Froberg, Tony Carlsson (bass, background vocals); J. Ericson, Ed Johnson (drums). Additional personnel: Johnny Thunders (guitar); Claes Carlsson, Peder Carlsson (saxophone); Lennart Helperin (trumpet); Magnus Gehlin (synthesizer); Kissettes, Mats Jernstrom, Ebba Forsberg, Per Ahlen, Gustaf-Adolf Krantz (background vocals). Producers: 4-Eyed Thomas, The Nomads. Compilation producer: Ulf Lindqvist. This 42-song, two-CD box set features material recorded by the Nomads from 1981 through 1993. The first CD features the best tracks from the band's albums and singles, while the second CD consists primarily of rarities, outtakes, and live performances. Most of their songs are remakes, and even the originals are indebted to other musicians; for example, "Where the Wolf Bane Blooms" borrows the guitar line from "Borderline" by DMZ, "Call off Your Dogs" was written for the band by Jeffrey Lee Pierce of the Gun Club and Peter Case of the Plimsouls, and "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" features guest lead guitar by Johnny Thunders. While the group may not be innovative or original, they are a very good garage punk cover band, as proven by their fiery renditions of songs by the Strangeloves ("Night Time," Standells ("Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White"), Tommy Bell ("Swamp Gal"), and others. Overall this is a solid, entertaining collection, but it's probably too extensive for someone who isn't already a dedicated fan. ~ Todd Kristel