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The Quick (3)Mondo Deco

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Power Pop, Glam

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Tracklist

It Won't Be Long2:48
No No Girl3:13
Playtime2:47
Hillary3:52
Anybody6:10
Hi-Lo2:38
Rag Doll2:37
Last In Line1:56
My Purgatory Years5:19
Don't You Want It4:15

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    Cover of Mondo Deco, 1976-09-00, VinylMondo Deco
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Mercury – SRM 1-1114US1976US1976
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Mondo Deco, 1976-09-00, VinylMondo Deco
    LP, Album, Terre Haute
    Mercury – SRM 1-1114US1976US1976
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Mondo Deco, 1977, VinylMondo Deco
    LP, Album
    Mercury – RJ-7239Japan1977Japan1977
    New Submission
    Cover of Mondo Deco, 1977, VinylMondo Deco
    LP, Album, Promo
    Mercury – RJ-7239Japan1977Japan1977
    New Submission
    Cover of Mondo Deco, 2009, VinylMondo Deco
    LP, Album, Reissue
    Radio Heartbeat – RHB 108US2009US2009
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Mondo Deco, 2018-06-01, CDMondo Deco
    CD, Album, Reissue, Expanded Edition
    Mercury – RGM-0718, Universal Music Special Markets – RGM-0718, Real Gone Music – RGM-0718US2018US2018
    New Submission

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    Reviews

    • Mssr.Ggarb-Noslen's avatar
      Edited 5 years ago
      Is this an official release? Is this an unofficial release?
      • toshberman's avatar
        toshberman
        My introduction to The Quick came about due to the writer (and filmmaker, among other things) Dennis Cooper, who in his magazine of the 1970s, "Little Caeser," raved about this band and their debut album "Mondo Deco." Whenever Dennis recommends a writer, film, or music, one should pay attention. On the other hand, due to my nature, I pretty much ignored The Quick when they existed, and only became interested in them this past four weeks. I tracked down their album, purchased it, and find myself loving the music.

        Since I'm a lover of Sparks (the band, or Ron and Russell Mael), I was put off with the sound of The Quick being very close to the sound of the Mael brothers. I remember feeling the same way about the band Japan sounding too much like Roxy Music. Their similarities are there for sure, and obviously influenced by the parent bands, but both Japan and The Quick have their own vibe. With respect to The Quick, and since I was semi-raised in the San Fernando Valley, I sense that region's aesthetic on the band. Sparks are a hard band to pin down on the map, but The Quick is for sure are American, and there is nothing more American than a teenager in the Valley.

        The songwriter for the band is guitarist Steven Hufsteter, who on this album, has an understanding of what makes a song happen concerning melody and a catchy chorus. I don't see how its possible for one not to hum "Hillary," or "No No Girl" while taking a shower or being moody in a bathtub. The other highlight is "Anybody," which is catchy as heaven, and then it goes into this crazed Yardbirds-style rave-up that's magnificent. Incredible drum sound, maracas, and chaos. Yet contained in that catchy melody. Hufsteter is also a great guitarist, and the arrangements tend to the sound of his guitars, the drums (Danny Benair) and voice of Danny Wilde. And Billy Bizeau's Ron Mael like minimalism on the piano, and bassist Ian Ainsworth. Also, I think there is a robust Cheap Trick influence on the band as well. Earle Mankey produced the album, along with Kim Fowley (hmm) and Mankey who was a member of Halfnelson (Sparks) does give that early Sparks' sound to the mix. An enjoyable album. - Tosh Berman

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