The Aliens - Translator

Too few people have heard this.  Strange, at the time (1980) it was quite the big thing.  My memory is that everyone was humming along to 'Confrontation' and 'Follow That Girl'.  Mushroom records certainly thought they'd be the next big thing, then ptooof - all gone.  Nothing to be heard of again,

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Ward 13 - Try To Please Me 7''

Don't know whether or not this came before or after the 'Robot Wizards' EP (perhaps after).  Anyway, as I was to find out, this band will end up being a grower.  At the time they certainly looked very 'new wavey'.

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Ward 13 - Robot Wizards EP

I remember buying this EP from the el cheapo bin in 1980.  Didn't take long for it to get there.  The cover looked cool and futuristic.  Had no idea that it was pop or even Aussie.  Joy of joys when I spun this sucker on the turntable.

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Ward 13 - Slow Dancer 7''

Somewhat raunchy cover - probably belongs more on Mr Weird and Wacky (greatest blogsite on the face of this planet).  We've now moved onto 1981.  Bring it on guys.

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Ward 13 - See Venice and Die 7''

Great single.  They keep getting better.  This one was from 1981.

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Ward 13 - News For You 7''

Another single from 1981.  The plan here is to get more people to listen to Ward 13.  That's Plan A anyway ... It wasn't really working.  But hey, I was there.  Having a great time listening to this band.  Can't wait for the LP.

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Ward 13 - Flash As A Rat

This is a good album.  Full stop.  Infectious pop from 1981.  It was a long wait for this LP, well worth it.  OK, the singles are collected here, but so what. 

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