Chinatown (UK) - Short And Sweet / How Many Times 7'' (1981)

Khnud · Post by **Khnud** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:03 pm

Not requested by anyone, but I'm trying out my new Terratec iVinyl I got for my birthday, and who better to test it on than you guys? This is my first attempt at ripping vinyl, so if you have any complaints I'd sure like to hear them!

Anyway, this is the short-lived nwobhm band Chinatown and their only single, a double a-side called Short And Sweet / How Many Times. M-A claims it was recorded live, but I beg to differ, they probably confused these two tracks with the corresponding tracks on their live album, released later the same year. Besides, the sleeve says it was recorded at "Arny's Shack".

Short and Sweet is aptly named, being a short, hard hitting song. A great example of nwobhm in its prime.

How Many Times has a softer approach, reminiscent of 80's era Rush, a bit less progressive, and a bit more hard rock. Ends with a long, quite decent solo.

http://rapidshare.com/files/226340162/Chtwn-S_S.zip

pzman · Post by **pzman** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:37 am

Thanks khnud, good nwobhm single.

Satan is Our Pal · Post by **Satan is Our Pal** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:46 am

A very nice 45. If you enjoy this then you should have a listen to the pre-Chinatown Jodey who released a 45 on the Ellie Jay label. Trivia note: according to Malc vocalist Steve Prangnell was recruited after the name changed to China... but he was the singer on the Jodey 45 aswell pop pickers.

Khnud · Post by **Khnud** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:27 am

Since you have a mac too, Satanisourpal, I recommend you get this iVinyl thingy. It's capable of transferring both vinyl and cassettes to your harddrive. Works like a charm!

doomedplanet · Post by **doomedplanet** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:49 pm

decent single, thanks.