Saturday, February 5, 2011

The Bodysnatchers: Demo + Peel Session (1980)


Two of the greatest frustrations of the 2-Tone era are the relative weakness of the band's flagship artists sophomore albums and the heart-breaking loss of potential in The Bodysnatchers. Based on the two singles, one radio session, one demo and one full of live performance left behind, an album by these seven London rude girls album would've been a smash!



What we have here is the band's demo and their lone Peel Session, sound quality varies but with this band, you treasure whatever you can find. And just because it's is so damn joyous, here's "Do the Rocksteady" again:



When the band broke up Rhoda Dakar joined Jerry Dammers in The Special AKA and some of the others formed the Belle Stars. To this day, there's never been an anthology of these rude girls and that is undeniably frustrating.

Leave us a comment about The Bodysnatchers, if you'd be so kind.

Speaking of comments, Demo + Peel Session link is in the comments.

Since you can't (yet!) support the band, here's where to go to learn more:

2-Tone Info (Excellent history)

MySpace (Great photos!)

MRML (Dance Craze! with live Bodysnatchers!)

Marco on the Bass (2-Tone historian par excellence)

We Love Punk (Download of both 7"'s)

Authentic Ska (Live at Folkstone, 1980)

Update:
Bristol Boy says:
There were 2 Peel Seesions.
the 1st 4 tracks are from 14.04.80 & the last 2 are from 08.09.80 with 2 other tracks "mixed feeling" & "the loser"

Posted by jeffen at 6:49 AM
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  1. jeffenFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM

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    Your comments, whether reminisces, critiques or even plain, old-fashioned 'thank you's' are always most welcome.











    http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ljd09u97bx8500t

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Cheers!

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  3. brink.February 5, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    i've always liked the bodysnatchers, and wished there was more to hear. and now it turns out there is. thanks for this.

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  4. John The PunkFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Finally! Something by this great band other than the few live trax and singles that were released. Thank you!!!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Thanks for this! I only had the live tracks from Dance Craze. Love the Belle Stars and thought it was extra cool that Rhoda guested on the newest Madness Lp too!

    Steve V.

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  6. Starman71February 5, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Another great post!!

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  7. Mr. SuaveFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Thanks for this -- and all the other great ska posts lately.

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  8. bristolboyFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    There were 2 Peel Seesions.
    the 1st 4 tracks are from 14.04.80 & the last 2 are from 08.09.80 with 2 other tracks "mixed feeling" & "the loser"

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  9. DoudouseultouFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    thanks so much jeffen!

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  10. ronFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Thanks !!

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  11. jeffenFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Commenters

    Thanks for your words!

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