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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.
Here's some great New Zealand music, combining the essential strands of R'n'B, Garageland Rock, Punk & Merseybeat -- re-issued to celebrate 30 years of The Furys!
In early 2004, the three remaining performing members of The Furys -- Dave McLean (vocals/guitar), Rob Galley (guitar) and Simon Elton (bass guitar) decided to mark their 25th Anniversary with a single concert at The Kings Arms, in Auckland. Top session drummer, Johnny Scott, was selected to complete the line-up.
Because of everybody's busy work schedule, one rehearsal had to be sufficient and on Tuesday 21st December 2004 the band played a "best of" show to an enthusiastic audience of old fans. The concert was recorded and this CD is the result -- 21 hot tracks including old favourites "Down to the Doctors", "Milk & Alcohol", "I Knew the Bride" and a killer version of their hit single "Auckland Fun", plus another 4 of McLean's originals.
Unlike the 'Anthology' CD (2002) which told the story of The Furys, this CD also tells the story of the songs, their origins and their influence on the band.
ENJOY!!
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 said now….
'THE FURYS gave us the undertow and the rip and the snarl… a great NZ band.'
- Jim Wilson. NZ Rock Promotor 1970-1980s. (via internet). Nov.'04.
'Saw the show… love the band… can't wait for the CD.'
- Jordan Luck. NZ Music Legend. Dec.'04.
'A great rockin' CD, especially "Auckland Fun". Recommended!!'
- Geoff Dunn. Marbecks, Oct.'05.
'(During the NZ punk era)… Big Dave McLean was an icon, for sure.'
- Kerry Buchanan. The Terrorways 1978/79. Journalist. Oct.'05.
'Last night (22/12/05) I saw THE FURYS live. They were magnificent.'
- Rob O'Neill. "Sydney Morning Herald"(via internet). Dec.'05.
'25th Anniversary Live album (has a) riveting mash of pub rock, R'n'B, classic pop covers and originals… ballsy, wall-shaking rock'n'roll… 3/5 STARS.'
- Graham Reid. Weekend-Time Out. "NZ Herald" Feb. '06.
'(This CD is) an aural souvenir from a band which defined sweat inducing, ragged but righteous rock'n'roll.'
- Graham Reid. Journalist. (via internet) March '06.
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