{"id":14135,"date":"2020-10-26T19:48:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T19:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=14135"},"modified":"2020-10-26T19:48:19","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T19:48:19","slug":"new-wave-80s-artists-the-catholic-girls-to-release-new-two-cd-retrospective-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2020\/10\/26\/new-wave-80s-artists-the-catholic-girls-to-release-new-two-cd-retrospective-set\/","title":{"rendered":"New Wave 80\u2019s artists THE CATHOLIC GIRLS to release new two-CD retrospective set"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This exciting anthology covers recordings made from 1979 to 2017, including superb remixes of songs from their ground-breaking 1982 debut album \u201cCatholic Girls.\u201d It also presents 23 fully restored, previously unreleased recordings comprised of demos, alternates and five great never-before-heard songs (including the title track), as well as a compilation of songs drawn from their subsequent albums. All 41 tracks are newly remixed and remastered by acclaimed audio engineer John H. Haley of Harmony Restorations LLC assisted by Vincent J. Mazella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The detailed 20-page booklet provides a history of THE CATHOLIC GIRLS, together with numerous photos from their extensive career. In the early 1980\u2019s, they were among the first of the all female New Wave bands who were signed by major labels (in their case, MCA), which would include such girl groups as the Go-Go\u2019s, Bananarama and the Bangles. In a rock music world defined by transience, THE CATHOLIC GIRLS have persisted, continuing to produce distinctive, original music. Pre-order the release here: https:\/\/bourls.com\/VNiet<\/a>
All of their songs and lyrics are by lead singer GAIL PETERSEN, and none of the recordings heard in this set could possibly be mistaken for the work of any other group. For almost four decades, THE CATHOLIC GIRLS have broken all the rules and rocked the house, with sheer power, iron-willed longevity, tenacity and unforgettable music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u201can exhilarating journey through pure, ecumenical pop and punchy, snare\u00a0drum-pounding dance music\u201d \u2014 BOSTON GLOBE<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 \u201cwill inevitably be compared to The Go-Go\u2019s, which is unfortunate since this\u00a0is an all-female band with considerably more ability. Leader Gail Petersen has definite talent as a songwriter–there\u2019s a great deal of wit and verve here.\u201d\u00a0\u2014 THE TENNESSEAN (Nashville)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u2022 \u201csets a new standard for what rock, pop, punk and blues music ought to be.\u201d\u00a0\u2014 MUSIC WORLD MAGAZINE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u2022 \u201cfrighteningly good … aggressive pop music that can go toe-to\u00a0toe with anything on the current market.\u201d\u00a0\u2014 BERKELEY GAZETTE\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u201ca delightful collection of sin, guilt\u00a0and rock and roll\u201d\u00a0\u2014 PLAYGIRL MAGAZINE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE CATHOLIC GIRLS<\/strong>
ROCK N\u2019 ROLL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS<\/strong>

TRACK LIST<\/strong>

CD A: ROCK REVELATIONS: UNRELEASED DEMOS & ALTERNATES<\/strong>\u00a0(78:44)\u00a0
01. Private School (1980) (2:57)\u00a0
02. Grounded (1981) (3:43)\u00a0
03. Summer Boy (Summer Vacation) (1980) (3:20)\u00a0
04. Dancing on the 44 (1980) (3:03)*\u00a0
05. Rock n\u2019 Roll School for Girls (1980) (3:51)*\u00a0
06. Somebody in the USA (1980) (4:35)\u00a0
07. Grand Theft Auto (1979) (4:26)*\u00a0
08. Young Boys (1980) (4:40)\u00a0
09. Where Did I Go Wrong? (1981) (4:22)\u00a0
10. Boys Can Cry (1981) (3:58)\u00a0
11. Broken Record (1981) (3:06)\u00a0
12. You Let Me Down (1981) (3:25)\u00a0
13. C\u2019est Impossible (1981) (3:09)\u00a0
14. Someone New (1981) (3:08)\u00a0
15. Rock\u2019n America (original version, 1983) (2:47)\u00a0
16. If No One Fell in Love (2000) (4:37)\u00a0
17. It Doesn\u2019t Become You (1984) (3:44)\u00a0
18. No One Like You (1983) (3:49)\u00a0
19. I Was a Lady (2001) (4:07)*\u00a0
20. Night Shift (The New Jersey Song) (alternate, 2003) (3:02)\u00a0
BONUS LIVE PERFORMANCE TRACK:\u00a0
21. Just Before Nightfall (live at President\u2019s Palace, 1979) (4:15)*\u00a0

* First release of this song.\u00a0

Performers: Gail Petersen, lead vocals and rhythm guitar (all tracks), plus keyboards (track 09) and bass guitar (track 17). Roxy Andersen, lead guitar and background vocals (all tracks). Joanne Holland, bass guitar (tracks 01-15, 18 and 21). Marilyn O\u2019Connor, drums (tracks 1-14 and 21). Kyd Ellsworth, drums & percussion (tracks 15-19), plus bass guitar (tracks 16 and 19). Flo Shephard, keyboards (track 15). Stewart Turner, keyboards (tracks 17 and 18). Doreen Holmes, drums (track 20). Steve Berger, bass guitar (track 20).

CD B: ANTHOLOGY OF RELEASED RECORDINGS<\/strong>\u00a0(79:02)
IN THE BEGINNING:<\/strong>
01. Someone New1<\/sup>\u00a0(3:08)\u00a0
02. C\u2019est Impossible1<\/sup>\u00a0(3:05)\u00a0
03. A Boy For Me1<\/sup>\u00a0(4:28)\u00a0
04. Where Did I Go Wrong?1<\/sup>\u00a0(2:35)\u00a0
05. You Let Me Down1<\/sup>\u00a0(3:05)\u00a0
06. Private School1<\/sup>\u00a0(2:57)\u00a0
07. Boys Can Cry1<\/sup>\u00a0(2:47)\u00a0
08. God Made You For Me1<\/sup>\u00a0(9:08)\u00a0

THE SECOND COMING:<\/strong>
09. The Only One3<\/sup>\u00a0(3:34)\u00a0
10. Make Me Believe2<\/sup>\u00a0(4:30)\u00a0
11. Niagara Falls2<\/sup>\u00a0(3:47)\u00a0
12. Should Have Been Mine3<\/sup>\u00a0(3:10)\u00a0
13. If I Hadn\u2019t Loved You3<\/sup>\u00a0(4:37)\u00a0
14. Some Boys3<\/sup>\u00a0(3:38)\u00a0
15. Manderlay4<\/sup>\u00a0(4:19)\u00a0
16. Shame on You5<\/sup>\u00a0(3:59)\u00a0
17. Kiss Me One More Time5<\/sup>\u00a0(4:08)\u00a0
18. Down at the Shore5<\/sup>\u00a0(3:38)\u00a0
19. Without a Country6<\/sup>\u00a0(4:24)\u00a0
20. Somebody Better Get a Room6<\/sup>\u00a0(3:27)\u00a0

1<\/sup>\u00a0From \u201cCatholic Girls\u201d album, released 1982.\u00a0
2<\/sup>\u00a0Unreleased demos (1999) of songs that appeared on \u201cMake Me Believe\u201d album, released 2002.\u00a0
3<\/sup>\u00a0From \u201cMeet the Catholic Girls\u201d album, released 2005.\u00a0
4<\/sup>\u00a0From \u201cExposed\u201d album, released 2012.\u00a0
5<\/sup>\u00a0From \u201cKiss Me One More Time\u201d album, released 2015.\u00a0
6<\/sup>\u00a0From \u201cSomebody Better Get a Room\u201d album, released 2017.

Performers: Gail Petersen, lead vocals and rhythm guitar (all tracks), plus keyboards (tracks 03, 08 and 15). Roxy Andersen, lead guitar and background vocals (all tracks), plus keyboards (track 15). Doreen Holmes, drums (tracks 01-09 and 15-20). Joanne Holland, bass guitar (tracks 01-08). Kyd Ellsworth, drums & percussion and bass guitar (tracks 10 and 11). Steve Berger, bass guitar (tracks 09 and 13-20). Stephanie Koles, bass guitar (track 12). Bob Ferrell, drums (track 13).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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