Saturday, March 10, 2018

Just Missed My Top 200: Pukka Orchestra - Listen To The Radio


The Pukka Orchestra formed in Toronto, Canada in late 1979.
Frontman Graeme Williamson and guitarist Neil Chapman blended post-punk and new wave elements in a quirky, unique mix.

Finally scoring a record deal in 1983, the band released their eponymous debut LP in early 1984. Leadoff single "Cherry Beach Express" got the attention of the alternative rock crowd, becoming favorite on shows like The New Music and City Limits in Canada.

Their second single, "Listen To The Radio" cracked the lower reaches of the Canadian Top 100 and remains my favorite Pukka Orchestra song.

It's difficult to explain the Pukka's style. Best way to do it is to play "Listen To The Radio". If you like it, you will like the rest of their music. If not, you won't!

Here's "Cherry Beach Express" as well.

Be back next week with another song that just missed my Top 200.

4 comments:

  1. This song is like the mutant love child of Planet P's "Why Me" cross pollinated with Red Rider's "Lunatic Fringe" ... which is bizarre because "Cherry Beach Express" sounded like The Saw Doctors jamming with the Dropkick Murphys on Queen Street West while sharing a big-ass plate of poutine

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    1. As always, those analogies are both apt and hilarious.

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  2. I've always been a big fan of the Pukka Orchestra and I'm pretty sure I'm related to the guy who named the band but if there's one thing I have learned from these spotty lads, it is that we 're each dealt so many card and you better play them well.

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