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[ Barking Records / CD ]
Release Date: Monday, 7 September, 2009
Should this item be out of stock at the time of your order, we would expect to be able to supply it to you within 2 - 6 weeks.
To celebrate their 30th Anniversary, The Furys present this re-release compilation of their best known numbers. The 'Anthology' CD from premiere Auckland r&b/rock band 'The Furys' features 21 live and studio tracks including their 'Varsity Radio' summer hit single of '81, "Auckland Fun". Also many more live favourites, such as, "Cadillac", "Shake Some Action", "Stupidity" and "Friday on my Mind".
'Anthology' includes a sixteen page booklet, telling the 20 year history of the band…. from the assembled crew of spring '79, to the recording sessions of '98 & '99.
The Furys were an appropriately named band that whipped up a storm everywhere they played in the '80s including as support act for The Troggs and Dr Feelgood.
Members of the Furys, at different stages of their rocky career were:
Dave McLean ("Auckland's king of rhythm and booze") - Vocals / Guitars
Simon Elton - Bass / Vocals
Rob Galley - Guitars
Steve Butler - Drums
Robbie Peters - Drums
Mike Cooney - Guitar
Steve Hubbard - Guitars
Dave Curtis - Keyboards
Ian Gordon - Saxophones
Marcus Shanley - Saxophone
THE FURYS - Never perfect, but the better for it!
What they said then….
"…. still the best dirty ass rock'n'roll band in the land."
- 'Auckland Inner City News' Sept. '80.
"…. Dave McLean, Auckland's King of rhythm & booze."
- 'Auckland Star' Xmas '81.
"…. these guys are one of the best r'n'b bands I've worked with, on this side of the world."
- Lee Brilleaux (Dr. Feelgood) Feb. '86.
"…. (during 1980) I produced a record by THE FURYS, which I love."
- Ian Morris. NZ Producer of the Year '82. [Interview for 'Rip It Up' magazine. Nov. '88]
What they're saying now….
"…. If you like r'n'b and enjoy a good time, get THE FURYS Anthology CD."
- Barry Jenkin's Punk Show. Radio Hauraki. Oct. '02.
"…. Good, solid rock'n'roll / blues, packaged up to international standard."
- Geoff Dunn. Marbecks Records. Oct. '02.
"…. THE FURYS rock, and rock hard…. an authentic slice of NZ rock'n'roll history, well packaged & presented."
- Entertainment with Winston Watusi. 'Bay (of Plenty) News'. Oct. '02.
"…. Dirty blues rock and heartfelt soul - focused around Dave McLean's imposing form and voice.…. their anthem was a barreling boogie of a tune, 'Auckland Fun' …. a celebration…. lest we forget."
- Brent Cardy. 'Real Groove' magazine. Nov. '02.
"…. THE FURYS weren't the biggest or even the best Auckland band in the punk/new wave period, but (had a) distinctive r'n'b, with a touch of rockabilly, sound…. (contains) McLean's catchy & throbbing minor classic 'Auckland Fun', the 50's rebel rock of 'I Gotta Gun', sax-driven voodoo swamp rock of 'King of the Heart Attack' and the beautiful ballad 'Thief of Love'…. good bio-booklet…. 3/5 STARS."
- Graham Reid. Weekend - Time Out. 'NZ Herald'. Nov. '02.
"…. Well done, THE FURYS…. a recorded testament to their enduring musical presence in NZ, during the past 20+ years…. a must-have for fans."
- Nick Smith. 'Rip It Up' magazine. Dec. '02.
"…. (the) Auckland-based good-time pub rock outfit headed by Dave McLean …. the music is old-time rock'n'roll, but (THE FURYS) hit their straps with r'n'b and barrelhouse boogie numbers that demonstrate their ability to get a venue hopping …. a real sense of local history here…. undoubtedly, a valuable souvenir."
- Jacob Connor. 'NZ Musician' magazine. Dec '02.
Tracks:
Studio:
1. Auckland Fun
2. Dallas
3. I've Gotta Gun
4. King of the Heart Attack
5. Danger Zone
6. Ask Her to Dance
7. Keep it In
8. Lie to You
9. Watch the Moon Come Down
10. We've Gotta Get Outta this Place
Live:
11. Intro
12. Shakin' All Over
13. Things Get Better
14. The Walk
15. Tiger
16. Stupidity
17. Thief of Love
18. Shake Some Action
19. Cadillac
20. Friday on my Mind
21. Lookin' Back
22. Outro
Bonus Track:
23. Flying Saucer Rock and Roll
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