The Royal Nonesuch

The Royal Nonesuch Something Strange / You Need Love 7″

All the markings (long bowl-like hair, funny suits, fuzztone guitars) of a prime neo-’60s garage band. And here it’s less of the PLASTICLAND-type goofery more of slower CHOCOLATE WATCHBAND groove. No real “rave-ups,” but they’re rumoured to be a pretty hard-driving combo live so wise up, shorty.

• Reviewer Dogtowne
• Label Unlimited Productions
• Issue MRR #54 • November 1987

The Royal Nonesuch Talkin’ ‘Bout Love demo cassette

Some neo-’60s stuff here, early rockin’ R&B to be more precise. I hear hints of the YARDBIRDS, early STONES, PRETTY THINGS, etc. This is great — half demos, half live. Nice package, too.

• Reviewer Rob Glaser
• Label self-released
• Issue MRR #48 • May 1987