Dublin 1979 - Just For Kicks (full streaming audio)

(I’ve already written quite extensively on Dublin’s late 1970s/early 1980s Punk & New Wave scene. See The Sense of Ireland (1980), Dave Fanning & The Sportman’s Inn, Classic Dublin Punk/New Wave Singles (The search continues…), Dublin Punk & New Wave Venues (1976-84), The Blades; Revelations (Of 45s) & The Blades Are Sharp, The Atrix, The Spies, & D.C. Nien.)

Just For Kicks was a pivotal 12 track, black vinyl LP compilation, released by Kick records in December 1979, showcasing the very best of unsigned, new wave Dublin bands.

Kick Records, based out of 24 Upr. Fitzwilliam Street, was run by former UCDSU president and all round ‘wheeler dealer’ Charlie McNally. I’ve asked around and McNally’s whereabouts seem to be unknown at the moment. I was told he was quite sick not too long ago. Hope’s he recovered. If anyone has a contact detail for him, please get in touch.

It is a highly rare and coveted collector’s item due to its limited pressing, the inclusion of U2 and for the fact that The Edge played bass on the Teen Commandments’ track “Something’s Better than Nothing”. Thus becoming the earliest recorded collaboration by a member of U2 with another act.

The Executive Producer was Charlie McNally, the Recording Engineer was Johnny Byrne, the record was ‘Assisted by’ Paul Thomas, Master Production was by Windmill Studios. The cover was designed by Martin Devane while it was pressed by Carlton Productions and printed by Massey Bros. Ltd. ‘Origination’ by Reynard Graphics. Dave Fanning (RTE Radio 2) supplied the sleeve notes.

Though it’s not that surprising that neither The Vipers or The Radiators from Space were included in the compilation, seeing as they were comparatively well-known, I wonder why The Blades weren’t included. Too much much mod/soul influence?

This is the first time any of the songs below have been uploaded online. Enjoy.

Side One:

1. U2 – Stories for Boys (U2, Copyright control)

2. Berlin – Stop Stop (Devon, Kick/Foxrock Music)

Berlin - Stop Stop (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

3. D.C. Nien – Reptile (D.C. Nien, Kick/Foxrock Music)

D.C. Nien - Reptiles (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

4. Rocky De Valera & the Gravediggers – Lady Loves to Rock’n'Roll (Rocky, Kick/Foxrock Music)
(Unfortunately this song was scratched on my copy. If anyone could go to the trouble of uploading this song, I’d be extremely grateful)

5. The Resistors – Service With a Smile (McStay, Break Publishing)

The Resistors - Service With A Smile (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

6. Sacre Bleu – Mademoiselle Goodnight (AK/Doyle, Raglan Music)

Sacre Bleu - Mademoiselle Goodnight (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

Side Two:

1. The Atrix – Treasure on the Wasteland (The Atrix, Endofearth Songs)

The Atrix - Treasure On The Wasteland (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

2. New Versions – Tango of Nerves (Byrne/Kiang, Kick/Foxrock Music)

New Versions - Tango Of Nerves (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

3. Teen Commandments – Something’s Better Than Nothing (Byrne, Kick/Foxrock Music)

The Teen Commandments - Somethings's Better Than Nothing (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

4. Zebra – Silent Partners (Deana McCormack, Manuscript)

Zebra - Silent Partners (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

5. Jaroc – Midnight Charmer (Morgan/McFarlane, Kick/Foxrock Music)

Jaroc - Midnight Charmer (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

6. Square Meal – Love Attack (Baily/Belton, Darkfox Music)

Square Meal - Love Attack (Just For Kicks) by matchgrams

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