Forgive me if this is old news, but before Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal released the debut Tears For Fears album, they released a full length under the moniker Graduate...and it's pretty damn good...if you like that late 70's/early 80's Jags meets The Vapors at Elvis Costello's house kinda vibe.
"Acting My Age" could have easily gotten lost in the new wave, skinny tie shuffle, and then completely forgotten about once Curt & Roland did an about face with their sound, or at least that's what I am telling myself is a fine excuse for not knowing of its existence. Regardless, I really enjoyed this record. It's a bit clumsy at times, but the seeds of those melodies that Tears For Fears perfected with age are there. There are more than a few pop gems on "Acting My Age," a couple or three that might even pass as power pop.
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Thanks - new to me as well. And "Jags meets The Vapors at Elvis Costello's house kinda vibe' is just awesome writing.
I thought I was out of the loop too. I found out about the existence of this record about a year ago. Songs have been popping up in Ipod shuffling expeditions the past few days and sounding great. I think you nailed the description. I think it even captures their wardrobe,.
This is just as cool as my last-year's discovery of Jules and the Polar Bears! Agree with JD's comments as well.
It's amazing how stuff can fall through the cracks, even for people who are laser focused on music and bands and releases. Thx for sharing.
Your “why didn’t I get the memo” posts are my favorites on the blog.
Yeah, this was pretty solid. I'll have to check out the full disc! Thanks for the tip!
Better speak to the higher ups - how am I supposed to hear new music if you're not getting your memos? I rather enjoyed listening to these songs! (Been binge watching "The Crown" and now I think I'm British.)
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