THE MEN THEY COULDN'T HANG
''ALIVE ALIVE O''
RECORDED LIVE AT TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB, FEBRUARY 8 1991
1991
46:16
1 The Crest 04:02
2 Billy Morgan 04:55
3 You're The One (Philip Odgers, TMTCH) 02:57
4 Homefires 03:50
5 Going Back To Coventry 03:24
6 The Colours 03:58
7 Ironmasters 04:18
8 Lobotomy, Gets 'em Home 03:09
9 Man In The Corner Shop (Paul Weller) 03:16
10 Australia 03:20
11 Night To Remember 03:39
12 Scarlet Ribbons 05:19
Tracks By Paul Simmonds, Except As Indicated
Stefan Cush - Vocals, Guitar, Tambourine
Ricky McGuire - Bass
Nick Muir - Piano, Accordion, Organ
Jon Odgers - Drums, Percussion
Phil "Swill" Odgers - Vocals, Guitar
Paul Simmonds - Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin
The Men They Couldn't Hang came together, as Paul Simmonds, Philip 'Swill' Odgers and his brother Jon, who played in the pop-punk band 'Catch 22', met Stefan Cush in London. Their early line up was Stefan Cush (Vocals, Guitar), Paul Simmonds (Guitar, Bouzouki, Keyboards), Philip Odgers (Vocals, Guitar, Tin Whistle, Melodica), Jon Odgers (Drums, Percussion) and Shanne Bradley (Bass, Flute). In the early eighties, TMTCH appeared at a number of alternative country music festivals and released a fantastic cover version of Eric Bogle's 'Green Fields Of France' (1984), which soon became a big hit on the UK Indie charts. Their first album, "Night Of A Thousand Candles", was released in 1985. It includes the singles 'Ironmasters' and 'Greenback Dollar'. The following year, they recorded their second album, "How Green Is The Valley". Included on this album are the singles 'Gold Rush', 'Shirt Of Blue' and 'Ghosts Of Cable Street'.
In 1987 Shanne Bradley left the band and was replaced by Ricky McGuire. With their third release in 1988, "Waiting For Bonaparte", The Men They Couldn't Hang were propelled to stardom in Europe. The album includes 'Island In The Rain', 'The Crest' and 'The Colours'. One year later, they followed up the success of "Waiting For Bonaparte" with their fourth album, "Silvertown". Singles from this album include 'Rain, Steam & Speed', 'A Place In The Sun' and 'A Map Of Morocco'. At the height of their career, TMTCH recorded the brilliant "Domino Club" (1990) with 'Great Expectations', 'Kingdom Of The Blind' and 'The Lion & The Unicorn'. Unfortunately, this appeared to be their last studio album - shortly after the following tour, TMTCH disbanded. In 1991, TMTCH came together for one live performance at London's Town and Country Club. That night, they showed the world what they are - one of the best live bands ever. This emotional gig is immortalized on the album 'Alive, Alive-O', released later that same year.
Much to the delight of their fans, TMTCH reunited in 1996. They returned with a new power and excitement to their music.
OFFICIAL SITE
TO THE TOP
''ALIVE ALIVE O''
RECORDED LIVE AT TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB, FEBRUARY 8 1991
1991
46:16
1 The Crest 04:02
2 Billy Morgan 04:55
3 You're The One (Philip Odgers, TMTCH) 02:57
4 Homefires 03:50
5 Going Back To Coventry 03:24
6 The Colours 03:58
7 Ironmasters 04:18
8 Lobotomy, Gets 'em Home 03:09
9 Man In The Corner Shop (Paul Weller) 03:16
10 Australia 03:20
11 Night To Remember 03:39
12 Scarlet Ribbons 05:19
Tracks By Paul Simmonds, Except As Indicated
Stefan Cush - Vocals, Guitar, Tambourine
Ricky McGuire - Bass
Nick Muir - Piano, Accordion, Organ
Jon Odgers - Drums, Percussion
Phil "Swill" Odgers - Vocals, Guitar
Paul Simmonds - Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin
The Men They Couldn't Hang came together, as Paul Simmonds, Philip 'Swill' Odgers and his brother Jon, who played in the pop-punk band 'Catch 22', met Stefan Cush in London. Their early line up was Stefan Cush (Vocals, Guitar), Paul Simmonds (Guitar, Bouzouki, Keyboards), Philip Odgers (Vocals, Guitar, Tin Whistle, Melodica), Jon Odgers (Drums, Percussion) and Shanne Bradley (Bass, Flute). In the early eighties, TMTCH appeared at a number of alternative country music festivals and released a fantastic cover version of Eric Bogle's 'Green Fields Of France' (1984), which soon became a big hit on the UK Indie charts. Their first album, "Night Of A Thousand Candles", was released in 1985. It includes the singles 'Ironmasters' and 'Greenback Dollar'. The following year, they recorded their second album, "How Green Is The Valley". Included on this album are the singles 'Gold Rush', 'Shirt Of Blue' and 'Ghosts Of Cable Street'.
In 1987 Shanne Bradley left the band and was replaced by Ricky McGuire. With their third release in 1988, "Waiting For Bonaparte", The Men They Couldn't Hang were propelled to stardom in Europe. The album includes 'Island In The Rain', 'The Crest' and 'The Colours'. One year later, they followed up the success of "Waiting For Bonaparte" with their fourth album, "Silvertown". Singles from this album include 'Rain, Steam & Speed', 'A Place In The Sun' and 'A Map Of Morocco'. At the height of their career, TMTCH recorded the brilliant "Domino Club" (1990) with 'Great Expectations', 'Kingdom Of The Blind' and 'The Lion & The Unicorn'. Unfortunately, this appeared to be their last studio album - shortly after the following tour, TMTCH disbanded. In 1991, TMTCH came together for one live performance at London's Town and Country Club. That night, they showed the world what they are - one of the best live bands ever. This emotional gig is immortalized on the album 'Alive, Alive-O', released later that same year.
Much to the delight of their fans, TMTCH reunited in 1996. They returned with a new power and excitement to their music.
OFFICIAL SITE
TO THE TOP
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