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BANG 179LP
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Expanded reissue, originally released in 2012. The formula is simple: a strong frontman, Nick Vahlberg, a guitar hero, Hans Ostlund, a powerful drummer, Joakim Werning, and a multi-talented bassist and composer, Bjorne Froberg. The Nomads are an institution in Europe after more than 40 years of career. Their last album, Solna was named after the Stockholm neighborhood from which they emerged in 1981, paving the way for the garage rock scene of the time. "Aside from the Pebbles compilations, not much was known about the garage bands of the '60s and many people first heard those great songs in The Nomads version," according to Chips K (famous Swedish producer -- Hellacopters, la Secta -- and member of Sator). "But one thing that distinguishes the band from many other revival bands is that they never just copied the sound of the originals. They added extra influences such as punk, power pop and hard rock. That special recipe is what still makes their sound unique." Bands like The Hellacopters, Maharajas, and Sator are direct descendants of what The Nomads created. They were closer to Australian punk rock and took varied influences to create something completely their own. If they decided to cover something, it seemed like it was their own song. Another aspect that makes them stand out from many of their contemporaries is their chemistry. Live they are like an engine, and in a perfect world, they should have had hit after hit. Anyone who doubts this statement should pick up a copy of the Nomadic Dementia compilation, and it will be clear that we are not just talking about it. The band even accompanied Roky Erickson on a single festival date and the former 13th Floor Elevators' ex-wife paid Hans a huge compliment. "Right after the show, she told me, 'You're the best guitarist Roky has had since Duane (Aslaksen)." The Nomads deliver hair-raising authenticity of rock and roll with unsurpassed purity. Nobody coughs on them or will cough on them. They are still as good as ever. In fact, they are probably even better now. After many years of career, The Nomads produced their strongest album to date. The group perfected their sound, live and in the studio. Solna is the distilled essence of what The Nomads are known for. Edition of 500.
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BANG 112LP
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The Nomads, the best rock n' roll band ever from Sweden! Their reputation is worldwide known with fans in Europe, USA, and Australia. This record, full of singles and rarities from 1981-1993, was released in 1994 as a double-CD, and now it finally sees the light as remastered deluxe triple-LP edition. Here you'll find their own tracks as well as amazing covers from such a wide range of artists. It even includes the track Jeffrey Lee Pierce (The Gun Club) wrote for The Nomads, as a track recorded with Johnny Thunders in the studio with them. A brutal exposure of the various and extreme sound of this legendary and seminal band. DonĀ“t miss it, you have been warned. 150 gram vinyl; trifold cover with photos and interviews; Edition of 500.
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BANG 091LP
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150-gram vinyl in gatefold sleeve; limited to 500 copies. This is the first reissue of The Nomads' 1984 cassette Stagger in the Snow, originally released in Sweden in 1984; only available for impossible second-hand prices ever since. Beware -- this is by far the wildest and rawest sound of The Nomads, as they were in 1984. 29 tracks including covers of The Sonics, The Cramps, 13th Floor Elevators, The Kinks... ultra wild stuff. Remastered sound; includes liner notes.
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MRDVD 005DVD
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2007 release. Live at Gruta 77 in Madrid, 2007. The unrivalled kings of European garage/punk for 25 years, The Nomads are one of the great bands of all time. If you ever got the chance to see them then you know that. The chemistry and the songs come together as one finite entity and the combination is explosive. Extras: Photos, discography and live material from Lausanne (1985), Seattle (1994), Gothenburg (1999) and Bellingham (1999). Total run time: approx. 160 minutes. NTSC/PAL multi-region format.
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MR 7205EP
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2006 release. A very special Munster single -- their particular homage to the almighty Nomads, the unrivalled Kings of European garage-punk for 25 years. This is a limited edition 7" on hard-stock cardboard with the original artwork from their second single, originally released in 1982. Includes two covers of classic garage-punk anthems: The Sonics' "Boss Hog," and The Strangeloves' "Night Time." These killer punk hymns might seem "popular culture" today, but 25 years ago, NOBODY was doing stuff like this.
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MR 283LP
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2006 release. This comprehensive compilation, produced by Lindsay Hutton, celebrates the 25 years' history of the fathers of Swedish revival garage. The double LP features 24 songs showing the band's broad-mindedness when assimilating influences, from the best '60s and '70s bands to punk, heavy metal, rockabilly or blues bands. The Nomads have turned into a legend of the Scandinavian rock-influencing bands such as Hellacopters, Gluecifer or Turbonegro. Pull out one of the vinyl records and let the party begin.
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