TOY DOLLS "Ten Years of Toys" LP (2021)

To celebrate their first decade of existence, Sunderland’s ironic punk trio, Toy Dolls, issued the retrospective Ten Years Of Toys, but rather than using the standard-issue “Greatest Hits” formula, the group chose to re-cut nuggets from their career so far, using the then-current line-up of frontman Olga, bassist Dean Robson and drummer Martin Yule. Thus, tracks like “Dougy Giro,” “Fiery Jack” and “Glenda And The Test Tube Baby” are given new leases on life with a brighter, fuller sound and the inclusion of hard-to-find tracks such as “I’ve Got Asthma” and “Tommy Kowey’s Car” add to the appeal. 2021 release from Radiation Reissues (Italy). Includes an exclusive photo licensed by VIVE LE ROCK photographer Per-Ake Wärn in a folded 60x60cm poster. Sealed import.

Tracklist

A1        Florence Is Deaf (But There's No Need To Shout)
A2        Glenda And The Test Tube Baby
A3        Idle Gossip
A4        Carol Dodds Is Pregnant
A5        Tommy Kowey's Car
A6        Peter Practice's Practice Place
A7        Deidree's A Slag
A8        Blue Suede Shoes
B1        Dig That Groove Baby
B2        Lambrusco Kid
B3        Dougy Giro
B4        Bless You My Son
B5        My Girlfriend's Dad Is A Vicar
B6        She Goes To Finos
B7        Harry Cross (A Tribute To Edna)
B8        Firey Jack