Roman Gods (album)
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Roman Gods is the first album by The Fleshtones
. Trouser Press
called it a "big leap forward" from the band's debut EP, Up-Front
, noting that its adds "new personality and passion to the beat". http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=fleshtones The album was largely recorded at Skyline Studios in New York City
in June 1981, with the exception of one track ("The World Has Changed"), which was recorded at RKO Studios in London in February 1981, and produced by Richard Mazda
. The record sleeve was designed by lead singer Peter Zaremba.
The Fleshtones
The Fleshtones are an American garage rock band from Queens, New York formed in 1976.- 1976-1979 :The Fleshtones were formed in 1976 in Whitestone, New York by Keith Streng and Marek Pakulski The Fleshtones are an American garage rock band from Queens, New York formed in 1976.- 1976-1979 :The...
. Trouser Press
Trouser Press
Trouser Press was a rock and roll magazine started in New York in 1974 as a mimeographed fanzine by editor/publisher Ira Robbins, fellow Who fan Dave Schulps and Karen Rose under the name "Trans-Oceanic Trouser Press" ...
called it a "big leap forward" from the band's debut EP, Up-Front
Up-Front
Up-Front is a 12-inch, 45 rpm EP by The Fleshtones released in 1980. It was the band's first EP and predates their first album, Roman Gods. The EP featured the "Action Combo," brothers Gordon and Brian Spaeth on saxophones...
, noting that its adds "new personality and passion to the beat". http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=fleshtones The album was largely recorded at Skyline Studios in New York City
New York City
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in June 1981, with the exception of one track ("The World Has Changed"), which was recorded at RKO Studios in London in February 1981, and produced by Richard Mazda
Richard Mazda
Richard Mazda is a record producer, writer and musician. In later life he also became an actor and director.-Music career:Mazda was one of the co-founders of Poole punk/mod band Tours, singing and playing lead guitar. They signed to Virgin Records in 1979 after selling large quantities of their...
. The record sleeve was designed by lead singer Peter Zaremba.
Side one
- "The Dreg (Fleshtone-77)"
- "I've Gotta Change My Life"
- "Stop Fooling Around!" (Zaremba)
- "Hope Come Back"
- "The World Has Changed"
Side two
- "R-I-G-H-T-S"
- "Let's See the Sun" (Zaremba)
- "Shadow-line (to J. Conrad)"
- "Chinese Kitchen" (Gordon Spaeth, Streng)
- "Ride Your Pony" (N. NevilleAllen ToussaintAllen Toussaint is an American musician, composer, record producer, and influential figure in New Orleans R&B.Many of Toussaint's songs have become familiar through numerous cover versions, including "Working in the Coalmine", "Ride Your Pony", "Fortune Teller", "Play Something Sweet ", "Southern...
) - "Roman Gods" (Fleshtones)
Personnel
- Keith Streng — guitar
- Peter Zaremba — vocals
- Bill Milhizer — drums
- Jan Marek Pakulski — bass
- Gordon Spaeth — alto saxophone, harmonica
- John Weiss — tenor saxophone