The Models , Up Late GOMA 25-08-17

The Models were one of my favorite bands of the
Australian 1980's indy scene. I saw them a few times
back in the day, they supported David Bowie on the
seroius moonlight tour but didnt became really popular
until after James joined.
I preferred the early Models which isnt to say I wasnt a
James Freud fan cause I was, but theres something  about
Sean Kelly's vocal I love.
Anyway it was a fab gig, right up the front at the feet of
the great Mark Ferry I was able to get some great shots
But I was fairly deaf after it all
These guys still have it!
And what a fabulous venue is the gallery of model art,
holding its Marvel exhibition, for this band

Models - Radio Controlled from the Vault 7inch

Guess the last post is heading right into Models territory
and Chuck is the one to take us there.
Over to Chuck

This was given away with the magazine "From the vault"
issue #6 to compliment the article already posted -
Here
More info of the session it was recorded at is on page 19 of
the expanded version of that same article scanned from the
magazine "Prehistoric sounds" Issue1 vol1 already posted -
Here
A whole album was recorded during these sessions
and still haven't seen release as far as I know...
be nice to see them pop up one day.... hint hint Kelly :)

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Models playing Melborne.

Big news for you lucky folk in Melborne, Mark Ferrie has
left this comment on the "Uk version of Local and or General"
post. Thanks for the heads up Mark.

This version of the Models (Sean Kelly, Andrew Duffield,
Mark Ferrie) with Barton Price on drums will be playing
at the Espy in Melbourne on Fri Aug 6 and the Oxford Arts
factory in Sydney on Tues Aug 10.
Pass it on...

Models 7" singles

Chuck has ripped and scanned us four 7" single from
one of the greatest Australian bands the Models.
We have Big On Love B/W Preacher Black Lagoon,
I Hear Motion B/W No Talking,
Lets Kiss B/W A Man In A Boat,
Local And Or General B/W Telstar.
Thanks Chuck!




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Prehistoric Sounds - The Models Article

This 1994 Prehistoric Sounds article of the Models details
their entire career from the beginning to the end.
A fasinating read.
Thanks Chuck for this scan.

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Models - The Pleasure of Your Company

A request from Col leads me to post the Models 3rd album.
Released in 1983 with was the first chart success for the band.
There had been big changes to the band line up and James
Freud had just joined, bringing James and Sean back together
the first time since they played together in the Teenage Radio
Stars. The Models had become an all together different band.

Track List
01. I Hear Motion
02. Facing the North Pole in August
03. God Bless America
04. Watch Your Mouth
05. No Shoulders, No Head
06. Holy Creation
07. 79 A.D.
08. Sang the Butcher
09. Our Atmosphere
10. A Rainy Day

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The Models - Cut Lunch, mini album/ep 1981

A request from Col via facebook for the models has me posted this
ep which I thought I had already posted. Can't find it so I'm
doing it now. I have also re uploaded "Local and or General"
This ep is fabulous, showcasing the Models at their innovative best.

Col Says
"Hi Bob, found your blog, "Striped sunlight sound"
We have very similar taste and passion for Aussie 80's & 90's
music. I am a huge fan of the early Models stuff and have it all
on tape but was chasing it in digi form

Well how can I refuse such a heart felt request.
I have also included the promo video for the track
'Two Cabs To The Toucan"
Love this song




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The Models - Live at Shepparton 26 April 1980

I'm on a Models roll, this is an excellent soundboard live
recording from when the Models were a fantastic band.

Track List

01. Use the Gun Instead
02. Whisper through the Wall
03. Brave New World
04. She Pulled the Pin on Me
05. Keep it a Secret
06. Early Morning Brain
07. Body Shop
08. Young Rodents
09. Current Affair
10. I Owe You Nothing
11. John From Earth
12.Strategic Air Command
13. Light Fling
14. Atlantic Romantic
15. The Other People Incident
16. Happy Birthday IBM
17. Holiday House
18. Golden Arches

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The Models - Local and or General

The Models were a great band one of my favorites and very quirky, at least till
James Freud joined them and they became, well very poppy.
Don't get me wrong James Freud was a fav of mine too (and Ive got this solo lp of his
to rip one day), but Sean Kelly was an amazing vocalist.
I saw them in 1983 when they played support for Mr Bowie here at Lang Park,
I don't think James was with em then I could be wrong, But I did see them play
somewhere like the St Lucia Refectory later and He was with them then. the girls
in the audience wouldn't let you forget.
This Lp is tremendous I love all the songs, but its more like the feel of the album
that I like and "Unhappy" is one of the best pop songs ever.
Its the non-conventional approach musically and Sean Kelly most non-conventional
vocals that make this and all the early Models.
This was their 2nd Lp released in 1981.

Tracks

1. Local And/Or General

2. Truth About Truth About Scientists

3. Unhappy

4. Telstar

5. Dying for My Country at the War

6. Drive and Reflex

7. Bantam Had

8. Man O' Action

9. Drunk in the House

10. Tearing Hair Out

11. Rate of Change

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