The Kelpies

The Kelpies Take Me Away / Second by Second 7″

This reissue (?) of an early 80’s Aussie punk single by the KELPIES shows a studio approach to the same restrained punk style that was showcased in their recent posthumous live LP. The guitar work is rather like CHELSEA, the two compositions here pleasant but not earthshaking.

• Reviewer Steve Spinali
• Label Phantom
• Issue MRR #47 • April 1987

The Kelpies Official Bootleg: The Dungeon Tapes, Live at 51 Stanley Street LP

This posthumous live recording of the KELPIES, a Sydney punk/rock outfit, shows real songwriting quality and makes me hungry for more. The inventive guitarwork recalls CHELSEA, and the tunes are subtly crafted pop-punk. Sound quality is respectable; this one definitely grows on you. Recommended.

• Reviewer Steve Spinali
• Label Aberrant
• Issue MRR #44 • January 1987