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brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,808
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What an amazing band out of Athens, GA!  They were from the same era as early B-52s, R.E.M., and Pylon. 
Their Themes From Venus is a "must have", and by itself, a reason that they could have hit it big time.  Apparently that wasn't in the cards, but that doesn't lessen the value of their excellent, marvelously creative songcraft. Produced by the amazing Mitch Easter.
The newer 2022 Propeller Records pressing is marvelous!
Themes From Venus Primary 1 of 9

"Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
-Jim Acosta











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  • clayton12clayton12 Athens, GA Posts: 362
    Fantastic band. 
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,808
    clayton12 said:
    Fantastic band. 

    :plus_one:           
    I just ordered their second LP, Around the Bend, purple vinyl, on sale at Propeller Sound Recordings.
    "Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
    -Jim Acosta











  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,724
    We can't forget Guadalcanal Diary....they were a great Athens band as well!
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,808
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    We can't forget Guadalcanal Diary....they were a great Athens band as well!
    Good call, Joe.  
    And Pylon, another interesting band with avid fans (Peter Buck was a major supporter), but I haven't warmed up to them as well.

    "Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
    -Jim Acosta











  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,724
    brianlux said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    We can't forget Guadalcanal Diary....they were a great Athens band as well!
    Good call, Joe.  
    And Pylon, another interesting band with avid fans (Peter Buck was a major supporter), but I haven't warmed up to them as well.

    There is a movie about the early 80s Athens scene....I think it's called "Athens Inside Out"
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,808
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    brianlux said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    We can't forget Guadalcanal Diary....they were a great Athens band as well!
    Good call, Joe.  
    And Pylon, another interesting band with avid fans (Peter Buck was a major supporter), but I haven't warmed up to them as well.

    There is a movie about the early 80s Athens scene....I think it's called "Athens Inside Out"

    OOOH!  I'll look for it, thanks Joe!
    "Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
    -Jim Acosta











  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,724
    brianlux said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    brianlux said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    We can't forget Guadalcanal Diary....they were a great Athens band as well!
    Good call, Joe.  
    And Pylon, another interesting band with avid fans (Peter Buck was a major supporter), but I haven't warmed up to them as well.

    There is a movie about the early 80s Athens scene....I think it's called "Athens Inside Out"

    OOOH!  I'll look for it, thanks Joe!
    My pleasure....glad you are open to new things!
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,808
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    brianlux said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    brianlux said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    We can't forget Guadalcanal Diary....they were a great Athens band as well!
    Good call, Joe.  
    And Pylon, another interesting band with avid fans (Peter Buck was a major supporter), but I haven't warmed up to them as well.

    There is a movie about the early 80s Athens scene....I think it's called "Athens Inside Out"

    OOOH!  I'll look for it, thanks Joe!
    My pleasure....glad you are open to new things!

    Always, Joe.  :smiley:
    "Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
    -Jim Acosta











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