BOB – The Things That You Do // Thomas Edison (Dumb Records) 1980. I know nothing about this one other than it is one of the more ridiculous new wave 45′s in my collection (and that is saying a lot). Try googling “BOB”. You will not have much success. What’s weird is that this band BOB were rather prolific. They released another 45 in 82 called Super Bingo and then a full length LP in 1983 (!). These were all released on the Dumb Records label out of San Francisco / Oakland. The only other releases on Dumb Records were a string of 7inches by a guy named Novak who I believe was associated with the label and the Mi Ne Parolas 7inch by the band Ixna. I would like to hear any of this shit because I believe we may be looking at a treasure trove of late 1970′s synth/punk weirdness. Anyone have any info on BOB or the Dumb Records label in general?
Hardcore Podcasts
September of 2010 I put together eight Hardcore Podcasts. You can check them out here if you are interested. For more insight into how I came up with the years 78-90 for the First Wave you can read about The Hardcore Superiorty Myth.
do you have the other 7″ or the LP, or know where i can find them? i didn’t even realize there was a b-side until i found this post and then i discovered they have other releases toooo. but i can’t find them. help.
I do not. Its a bitch googling “BOB” ennit? You get like 10,000 entries none of which pertain to this band.
I’m listening to “The Things That You Do” on WFMU right this very minute and it is awe-inspiring. Sweet jesus, this is the greatest song I have ever heard in my life. I heart New Wave more than I can possibly explain.