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The Paranoid Squirrel
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- The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1085
Acweorna! 🐿️
This week’s hour of Punk, Junk & Glunk takes in brand new releases, forthcoming albums, punk rock history, forgotten gems, gig and tour news, a bit of Beckenham interconnectedness and the usual musical rabbit holes that somehow lead from one record to another.
There’s music stretching from the 1970s right through to tracks that aren't even officially out yet, with plenty of power pop, punk, garage and big guitars along the way.
BUT... the Catch-Up Crew get something the live Rock Radio UK listeners didn’t.
When the outro finishes, DON’T SWITCH OFF!
Stick around for “The Last Nut” 🌰 because this week, I’ve squirrelled away a bona fide WORLD EXCLUSIVE — a track you won’t hear anywhere else at the moment, played with the artist’s blessing.
New stuff. Classic stuff. Forgotten gems. And The Last Nut!
Where Melody Meets Mayhem!
01 The Alarm – Presence Of Love – Eye Of The Hurricane – I.R.S. Records02 David Bowie – Oh You Pretty Things – Hunky Dory – RCA Records03 The Sonic Graffiti – Mystery Number – The Haiti Project – Music Glue04 Spiritual Cramp – Go Back Home – RUDE – Blue Grape Music05 Ramones – Cretin Family – ¡Adios Amigos! – Radioactive06 Joe “Desglose” Maddox – Nobody’s In Love Anymore – Digital Release07 Psychotic Youth – Back To You – Ready Go – Kool Kat Musik08 Blacklist Union – Madame Butterfly – The Good, The Bad And The Notorious – BLU Records09 Andy Guttercat-Rothwell – Insomnia – Digital Release10 Derik & The Disasters – New Palestine – Derik & The Disasters – Damaged Goods Records11 The Get Arounds – Upside Down – Going Out Tonight – Bandcamp12 The Lifetakers – Bonus – The Lifetakers ep – Self Released13 Wine Lips – If You Don’t Know – TV Dinner – Stomp Records14 Still Insane – Do What You Want – Friendships Not Enough – Thousand Island Records15 Loose Lips – Remember We Love You – Love You – DIG! Records16 The Last Nut – Stream or Download to find out……1 hr 6 min - The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1084
Acweorna!
Episode 1084 of The Paranoid Squirrel is packed with another hour of Punk, Junk & Glunk, mixing brand-new releases with classics, covers, lost demos and a fair amount of musical interconnectedness.
This week Compare & Contrast gets a workout as we investigate a few songs that sound strangely familiar, while Covers Corner takes us from Captain Sensible to Julian Cope via some wonderfully unlikely connections.
There’s also new music, forthcoming album and gig news, a demo rescued from 1987, plenty of Beatles-related coincidences and the usual stories and diversions along the way.
And when you think it’s all over, don’t switch off just yet. After the outro there’s one final musical treat waiting for you...
The Last Nut.
Where Melody Meets Mayhem!
01 The Romantics – What I Like About You – The Romantics – Nemperor
02 The Humpers – Devil’s Magic Pants – Euphoria, Confusion, Anger And Remorse – Epitaph03 The Stranglers – (Get a) Grip (on Yourself) – Live (X Cert) – United Artists04 UFO – Natural Thing – Strangers In The Night – Chrysalis05 Dave Hill – Play It To The Crowd – Dirty Foot Lane – Jerkin Crocus Promotions Ltd06 Rolling Stones – Covered In You – Foreign Tongues – Polydor Records07 Asomvel – Lone Wolf – Set The World On Fire – Self Released08 Captain Sensible & The Softies – Jet Boy, Jet Girl – Jet Boy, Jet Girl 7” – Polydor Records09 Stupidity – World Shut Your Mouth – Beyond Stupidity – Wicked Cool Records10 The Spacewasters – The Shed – Thee CreepWasters / Brothel Apocalypse – Bandcamp11 Thee CreepFreaks – Action – Thee CreepWasters / Brothel Apocalypse – Bandcamp12 Professor and the Madman – Nuclear Boy – Dreamworld – FullerTone Records13 Torque Show – Tell Me Anything – If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It – Demo14 The Dirty Strangers – Get Wild – Country ‘n’ West Ten – DS RecordsTHE LAST NUT:
15 Listen in to find out……Where Melody Meets Mayhem!
1 hr 5 min - The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1083
Acweorna! After last week's Power Pop & Punk Special, normal service is well and truly resumed as The Paranoid Squirrel returns with another hour of Punk, Junk & Glunk.
This week's show is packed with brand-new releases, punk classics, exclusive tracks, gig news, live reviews and, of course, the welcome return of Covers Corner, where familiar songs are turned upside down and given a whole new lease of life.
Along the way there's a look at the UK Subs' farewell tour, a review of a recent visit to London's legendary Hope & Anchor, the latest news from the punk underground, and stories linking together musicians and bands in the wonderfully interconnected world of rock 'n' roll.
As always, a huge thank you goes to the artists, record labels and friends of the show who continue to send me new music. Your support allows me to shine a light on both established names and the next generation of bands keeping the spirit of punk, power pop and rock alive.
So whether you're a lifelong punk, a power pop obsessive, or simply someone who enjoys discovering great music, pull up a chair, turn the volume up and join me for another journey through the ever-expanding world of Punk, Junk & Glunk...
01 Cheap Trick – I Surrender – Heaven Tonight – Epic02 Marc Valentine – Temporary Buzz – Uncommon Side Effects – Wicked Cool Records03 The Boys – Never Mind The Botox – Damn Those Eyes/Never Mind The Botox 7” – Damaged Goods Records04 The Sideshows – Nothing To Say – The Sideshows – European Phonogram05 UK Subs – CID (Single Version) – Another Kind Of Blues – GEM06 Vanity Rose – Lost On Your Highway – Vanity Rose – Self Released07 The Wipes – My Head – One Shot – Self Released08 Mauro & The Mob – What Have I Got To Lose – What Have I Got To Lose 7” – Snap Records09 Menace – I Could Be You – A Punk Tribute to the UK Subs – Violated Records10 Rob Moss & Skin-Tight Skin – Bettie Rides A Donkey – Rob Moss & Skin-Tight Skin/The James Clark Institute split single – Bandcamp11 The James Clark Institute – A Donkey – Rob Moss & Skin-Tight Skin/The James Clark Institute split single – Bandcamp12 The Chuck Norris Experiment – Don’t Bring Me Down – PUNK CHARTBUSTERS Vol.7– Wolverine Records13 MC16 – Rubble Walker – We’re Gonna Need A Milkman – Neverlution Records14 2Sevens – Black Leather – SDTW - Bandcamp1 hr - The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1082 - The Power Pop & Punk Hour
Acweorna! This week, The Paranoid Squirrel celebrates the irresistible meeting point of punk rock attitude and infectious pop melodies with a full hour of classic and contemporary Power Pop. From pioneering favourites such as The Boys, Buzzcocks and The Undertones to modern torchbearers including Cyanide Pills, The Speedways and The Reflectors, it's an hour packed with chiming guitars, unforgettable hooks and singalong choruses. Add in a few hidden gems, some record news and the usual Paranoid Squirrel enthusiasm, and you've got the perfect soundtrack for anyone who loves their punk with a melody.
01 The Boys – First Time – The Boys (1977) – NEMS02 Cyanide Pills – Big Mistake – Sliced And Diced (2017) – Damaged Goods
03 Buzzcocks – What Do I Get? – Singles Going Steady (1979) – I.R.S. Records
04 The Speedways – I Shouldn’t Have Tried To Leave Without You – Luna/I Shouldn’t Have Tried To Leave Without You 7” (2026) – Beluga Records
05 The Real Kids – Better Be Good – The Real Kids (1977) – Norton Records
06 The Yum Yums – She's Got Everything – For Those About To Pop! (2020) – Screaming Apple Records
07 The Undertones – Here Comes The Summer – The Undertones (1979) – Sire
08 Kurt Baker – Don't Steal My Heart Away – Rockin’ For A Living (2011) – Wicked Cool
09 The Nerves – One Way Ticket – Jack Lee, Paul Collins, Peter Case (1986) – Offence Records
10 The Reflectors – All The Way Down – Going Out Of Fashion (2024) – Neon Nile
11 The Rubinoos – I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend – Back To The Drawing Board (1979) – Beserkley
12 The Briefs – Poor and Weird – Hit After Hit (2000) – Dirtnap
13 The Vapors – Hit The Ground Running – Wasp In A Jar (2025) – ABSOLUTE
14 Johnny Moped – Roxy You’re Gone – Quork! (2024) – Damaged Goods Records
15 The Hellacopters – Carry Me Home – By the Grace of God (2002) – Universal
16 The Exploding Hearts – Modern Kicks – Guitar Romantic (2003) – Dirtnap
17 The Jags – Back of My Hand – Evening Standards (1980) – Island
18 The Records – Starry Eyes – Shades in Bed (1979) – Virgin
1 hr 2 min - The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1081 - Holiday Hangover pt2
Acweorna! This week it's another whistle-stop tour through the best in Punk, Junk & Glunk, mixing brand new releases with forgotten gems and a few welcome surprises along the way.
There's fresh music from The Volcanics, Diamond Dogs, Mauro & The Mob and The Datsuns, a welcome return from The Sewergrooves, plus a unique Korean-language release from Australian punk veterans Hard-Ons. We also uncover one of British rock's greatest "lost albums" with Larry Wallis before cranking up the volume with Johnny Thunders, The Strains, The Plimsouls, The Barracudas, The Real Kids and 20/20.
As always, expect a few stories, the odd tangent, plenty of enthusiasm for great records and hopefully a couple of new discoveries to add to your collection.
01 The Volcanics – Heat Of The Night – Digital Release – Bandcamp
02 The Sewergrooves – Don’t Throw Your Love Away – The Acoin Session – Chaputa Records03 Diamond Dogs – Bad For You – Similar Shakes, Different Distortion – Wild Kingdom04 Mauro and the Mob – Don’t Look Now – What Have I Got To Lose 7" – Snap Records05 The Sideshows – Rock and Roll Owes Me An Apology – The Sideshows – European Phonographic06 The Datsuns – Moonstruck Man – Moonstruck Man – V2 Records07 Larry Wallis – Police Car – I'm Not An Archivist - The Legendary Lost Recordings – Cleopatra Records08 Johnny Thunders – Dead Or Alive – So Alonesome – Remarquable Records09 Hard-Ons – Where Did She Come From? [Korean] – Korean Language Mini Album – Cheersquad Records & Tapes10 The Strains – Hard On You – Queen Death – No Solution Records11 The Plimsouls – A Million Miles Away – Everywhere At Once – UMG Recordings12 The Barracudas – Summer Fun – Drop Out With The Barracudas – Parlophone Records13 The Real Kids – All Kindsa Girls – The Real Kids – Norton Records14 20/20 – Yellow Pills – 20/20 – Portrait Records1 hr 1 min - The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1080
Acweorna! Here’s this week’s playlist….
01 Phil Lynott – Talk In ’79 – Solo In Soho – Vertigo02 The Wildhearts – 29x The Pain – Fishing For More Luckies – EastWest Records03 Sonic Youth – Ça Plane Pour Moi – Freedom Of Choice – Caroline Records04 Bastard – Comfort – Doctor Gong 7” – Wap Shoo Wap Records05 The Damned – Alone – Music For Pleasure – Stiff Records06 Professor And The Madman – Tolerant World – Dreamworld – FullerTone Records07 Mauro & The Mob – What Have I Got To Lose – What Have I Got To Lose 7” – Snap Records08 Desperate Measures ft. Charlie Harper – Limo Life – Digital Release09 Scant Regard – Master And Servant – Depeche Purpose – Self Released10 Kurt Baker – Hanging On The Telephone – Got It Covered – Oglio Entertainment11 Concrete Hyena – Hi! I’m Radio Mike – Future Primitives – Armalyte Industries12 Slaughter & The Dogs – Live Inside – White Heat – Cadiz Entertainment13 SNM – The People – Misaligned – Self-Released14 Psychotic Youth – Girls – Ready Go – Red West Production15 The Litter – Action Woman – Distortions – Sundazed Music Inc1 hr - The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1079Acweorna! Mick Griffin handled this week’s guest host spot and what a sterling job he did. All of which you can now hear.....AC/DC – Landslide – Flick Of The Switch - AtlanticDesert Fire – R.A.D.I.O – Digital Release – Desert TransmissionsNashville Pussy – Hard Road – 10 Inches Of Pussy Season 1 – Sling PigBen Gel – Hurricane – Digital ReleaseLeather Boys – Aussie Girl – Lysergic Motel – The Fish FactoryJudas Priest – You`ve Got Another Thing Comin` - Screaming For Vengeance – Sony MusicTaxi Girls – Secret Handshake – Digital Release – Stomp RecordsThe Electric Gospel – See No Evil – Digital Release – Self ReleasedLos Pepes – This is Rock n Roll – Automatic/Here Comes The Darkness 7” – Beluga RecordsThe Lizards – The Older I Get, The More Punk I Am – Below The Surface – Ghost Highway RecordingsMichael Monroe – Rockin` Horse – Outerstellar – Silver Lining MusicThe Cult – Li` Devil – Electric – Beggars BanquetMach Pelican – Summer Sun – Remember It?/Summer Sun – Cheersquad Records & TapesBeaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse – Me-Ye-Ye-Yow! – Digital Release – Grow VisionDeep Purple – Diablo – Splat! - earMUSICGene Champagne – Gimme Ammunition – Digital ReleaseCyanide Pills – Amalia – Singled Out – Damaged Goods Records1 hr
- The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1078Acweorna! Steve Vincent was the guest host on this week’s Paranoid Squirrel Rock and as a season professional the musically quality did not dip! I mean, just look at the bands and songs.The Phobics - Punk Rock Show – Deptford Calling – Self ReleasedBrain Size 61 - Long Way – Digital Release – Milagro RecordsPsychic Pimps – The Kid With No Name – We Know What You’re Thinking – Self ReleasedPapashangos - Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers – Knew Too Much ep - BandcampUK Subs - Tomorrow Girls – Another Kind Of Blues - GEMMark Ramones Blitzkreig - Time Won’t Let Me – Digital Release – Dog Snout IncValley Lodge - Too Loose – Friends of Jesse Malin, I Would Do It For You Vol. 1 – Wicked Cool RecordsD-Generation – Degenerated – No Lunch – Sony MusicGrimly Pleased - Right Turn, Wrong Way - Do Nice Things – Digital ReleaseSocial Distortion - Born To Kill – Born To Kill – Crime Don’t Pay IncLithium Kicks - I Want Something I Don’t Care About – Digital ReleaseThe Wanderers - Take them & Break Them – Only Lovers Left Alive – Universal MusicLords Of The New Church - Hey Tonight! – Killer Lords - IRSThe Switchblades - Keep Running – Digital Release – Self ReleasedDharma Guns - Voice Of The Underdog – Nightmares And Broken Dreams – Rockhopper RecordsSmack - The Only Salvation – Salvation – Sony MusicThe Damned - Love Song – Love Song 7” – Chiswick RecordsThe Sonics - Do You Love Me – Here Are The Sonics – Etiquette Records1 hr 2 min
- F.F.S. It's Griff & Arm's Friday Film Show ep 2
Acweorna! The second episode of “F.F.S. It’s Giff & Arm’s Friday Film Show is now available to stream & Download. On this show we talk about two icon films; “Mary Poppins and “The Battle Of Britain” along with a sprinkling of great music!
2 hr - The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1077
Acweorna! Here’s this week’s playlist of the best in Punk, Junk & Glunk.
01 The Damned – Fan Club (50th Anniversary Mix) – New Rose (50th Anniversary Mix) 7” – Born To Kill Records
02 Starcrawler – On 2 U – Digital Release – Starcrawler Music03 The Baby Seals – Tamoo Trance – Tamoo Trance 7” – Trapped Animal04 The Gonads – SE7 Dole Day – Greater Hits: Volume One Plums – Randale Records05 The Samurai Seven – Punching Down – Digital Release06 Johnny Moped – Doom Spires – Lurrigate Your Mind – Damaged Goods Records07 Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – Black Leather (Live) – Live At The Ritz NYC 1981 – Blackheart Records08 The DeRellas – Just Because I Smile, Doesn’t Mean I Like You – Trust Me This Is Going To Hurt – Rockaway Records09 Tyburn Ropes – Got The Jones – Digital Release10 Chelsea – Escape/Mission Impossible – Live At The Prince Albert 20-06-2611 Daisy Jones & The Six – Look At Us Now (Honeycomb) – Aurora – Ellemar Records12 Ramones – Rockaway Beach (Power Station Rough) – Rocket To Russia (40th Anniversary Edition) – Sire Records13 John Lennon – Living On Borrowed Time – The Complete Lost Lennon Tapes Vol. 61 hr 2 min
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