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While rummaging through the cupboard I came across some old tapes, one of them was this - Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, recorded by Radio 1 (or 1FM as Mark Goodier seems to be contractually obliged to call it) and broadcast at some point in April that year.

As this link will tell you, Sound City was a music industry thing that aimed to highlight new bands:

“From arriving at Norwich station to be greeted by the sound of bands playing in the concourse, music was omnipresent. In the centre of town, busker-populated streets led to the market place where an open-air stage saw over45 daytime performances by mainly local bands throughout the week.

Seemingly countless night-time performances at pubs and clubs in the town were capped by the live broadcasts from the Waterfront encompassing all styles of music oft he moment. From name bands such as Carter USM and Brand New Heavies to the new contenders such as Jacob’s Mouse and Catherine Wheel.”

Enough of that, the tracklisting is:

Only Living Boy in New Cross

24 Hours from Tulse Hill

Rubbish

Do Re Me

Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere

Prince in a Pauper’s Grave

While You Were Out

After the Watershed

Sheriff Fatman

Bloodsport for All

I’m sure this is all illegal to put up on the internet but there you go, I’ll take it down if anyone complains.

Carter USM, Live at Norwich Sound City, 1992 (Right click and download to save, sorry I can’t stream it, it’s all in one and about 65 meg!).

So, it’s ‘odd punk tape find of the day’ time again with this: “The Frogs of War - The Gunpowder Plot Noodle”

While I was rummaging about for more Because Midway Still… stuff I came across this old tape (brilliantly it’s a C30) of a band from Huddersfield that I saw play live on numerous occasions as a lad and presumably bought this tape at one of their gigs. It’s from 1990, the quality is ropey and having listened to it I now know why my hearing is so shot to pieces; if this is what I listened to live at The Wharf and Top Spot on a Monday night in my youth, it’s no wonder I’m going deaf!

As you’ll be unlikely to have a copy of this here you go, tracks in order are (The live second half was recorded at The Wharf pub in Huddersfield on 29 January 1990. Blimey, that makes me feel old):

1. Eyes of the Free

2. Colder

3. That Perfect Day

4. Home Away from Home

5. Washing Your Car (Live)

6. Eyes of the Free Blues (Live)

7. Up Someones Ass (Live)

8. Short Cut (Live)

9. Citizen (Live)

10. Transmit the Message (Live)

And the whole lot as a massive zip file “The Frogs of War - The Gunpowder Plot Noodle” (which is 43 meg, so go easy!) and the cassette insert is here Side 1 and here side 2.

I realise that this is probably breaking all kinds of copyright laws so will take it down if needs be.