GIRLSCHOOL! Boy they were so exciting when you were a teen in 1980. Hard and fast music coming from women. That was so fucking marvelous and I’m not only talking about the erotically contexted phantasies that sprung out of these pictures (girls with long guitars and such, you know). Everything seemed possible, so it seems in the backsight, and who knows, maybe we really felt like that instead of just getting nasty ideas. I guess it’s kinda difficult to explain the sensation of the gender-factor in rock music of the late 70s / early 80s, as today we’re all bombarded by tits & ass.
What sticks out on this first release of GIRLSCHOOL is singer Di Williams voice and guitarists Kelly Johnson’s solo parts – apart from that, this humble beginning of the band had little in common with what would come up next …… “It could be better” is the winner here. Reminds me of the RUNAWAYS a bit, but it sure ain’t as punky as I wish it would be. Nevertheless a fine record from when we all were a bit smarter than we are today.
Pictured is the more commonly found french version of the 7″.
Take it all away.mp3
It could be better.mp3
And here’s a video from shortly after, when the band had already incorporated the MOTÖRHEADISM into their sound. This guitar riff … fuck me Jesus, this is just too great:
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I actually like “Take it all the away” too but “It could be better” is such a lovely girl power puppy ditty. I’ve never heard this only their more hard rock stuff. And yes the riff in the video. Once you heard it it won’t let go. Love the mom in the video ha ha ha.
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Which mom, Peter? Are we being a bit sexist here?
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I hope so! Sexism is soooo underrated.
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The mom is actually Phil from Motörhead. But I’m sure you know.
Great great great great great posts lately, Erich. This blog is so damn exciting.
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Girlschool were great and Kelly was superb, may god take care of her soul.
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Great record! Thanks, Erich
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I always figured they had punk in their background somehwere. Never heard this thing before. I still play the first LP every couple of months–a chick band that could legitimately hold their own.
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oh someones god. how great. just fucking great. most young people would say “this isn’t metal” but it fucking is! never liked the runaways (gonna give them another listen) but this man is amazing. mor shit like this please!
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