The Astronauts - Up Front And Sideways (Dizzy Positivity ) 1995

One of the most original and possibly the longest-running diy punk bands, The Astronauts, a constantly changing line-up held together by the single-mindedness of singer-songwriter Mark Astronaut. Up Front And Sideways was originally indended as an LP for Acid Stings,who had released the previous In Defence of Compassion LP & Constitution 7'', it eventually appeared on cassette from the Dizzy Positivity label in 1995. A heady mixture of urban Psych-folk, early seventies quirkiness, flute, violin, stunning operatic backing vocals from kay, all create a real texture of sound spilling into nicely frantic garage band territory. Apparently not as raucous as they can be live, but canny essential if you ask me. enjoy
The Astronauts - Up Front And Sideways
Side A.

1. For The Sake Of The Art
2. High Board
3. The Riff
4. Please Don't Come 'Round Tonight
5. Far Away
6. Is The Revolution Coming?
7. Constitution
Side B.
1. The Diary
2. If Only Time
3. Silence
4. It Takes All Sorts
5. Bungalow
6. Old Songs

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