Artist:  Matchbox

Title:  Midnite Dynamos

Date:  1980

Label:  Magnet Records   MAGL 5036

Sleeve Design:  Stuart Newman

Notes:  This British import is kind of a cross between the Stray Cats, Sha Na Na and maybe a little good old American rockabilly thrown in for good measure. And they do a decent job on the Dave Alvin (Blasters) penned "Marie Marie". Interesting find this one. And how 'bout that cover photo folks? Ready to rock they are. I'm not sure, but is the flag on the back representing the south of England? 

Line Up:

Graham Fenton: lead vocals
Steve Bloomfield: lead and steel guitars, mandolin, harmonica and vocals
Dick Callam: lead guitar and vocals
Fred Poke: bass guitar, double bass and vocals
Gordon Scott: rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar and vocals
Jimmie Redhead: drums, percussion and vocals

 

Track Listing

Side 1

Midnight Dynamos
Shocked 'n Shattered
Checkin' Out
C'mon Let's Go
Marie Marie
Southern Boys

Side 2

Back-Row Romeo
Sixteen Chicks
Sweet Lolita
When You Ask About Love
Jelly Roll
Back Here in Boston
Stranger in Nevada